Digital projectile tracking system and methods of use thereof

Abstract

A digital augmented reality system and method configured to generate and project a digital overlay over a static hunting target or live animal wherein the overlay includes a digital representation of the internal anatomy of the target and further detect and display where a projectile striking the target or animal would pass through the digital overlay.

Description

[0001] DIGITAL PROJECTILE TRACKING SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF

[0002] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0003] This International PCT Application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 547,650, filed November 7, 2023, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 619,807, filed January 11, 2024, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 633,973, filed April 15, 2024. The specifications, claims, and figures of the above-referenced applications are hereby incorporated, in their entirety by reference.

[0004] TECHNICAL FIELD

[0005] The present invention is directed to digital tracking systems, and in particular a projectilebased tracking system that can accurately project and determine and then allow users to interact with the orientation of the projectile, its internal placement on a static target or a target which has been digitally augmented.

[0006] BACKGROUND

[0007] Augmented reality (AR) provides users with views of physical, real-world environments that have been augmented by sound, video, and / or graphics. AR systems and applications provide a number of advantages in technology areas, such as entertainment and gaming. To illustrate, augmented reality games, such as those playable using mobile devices (e.g., smartphones), are becoming increasingly commonplace and popular. However, the boundaries of augmented reality have just begun to be explored. Several attempts have been made to produce AR-based systems for the development of skill or experiences that cannot be easily accessed in real-life.

[0008] Prior attempts have been made to provide virtual hunting or shooting applications that can serve both as a game, as well as training system. However, these systems fail to simulate real life scenarios for a number of reasons, including the fact that these systems live with the majority of their interactions within a completely virtual reality (VR) environment that cannot adequately replicate the actual movements and skills necessary to operate - as an example a high-tension hunting bow in a real life / environmental scenario

[0009] Moreover, to achieve a quick humane kill with just one arrow, bolt, or bullet, a hunter’s shot must be carefully aimed so that it passes through one or more of the animal's vital organs (e.g., the lungs, heart, and / or liver). To assist the hunter in learning where to aim to achieve such desired arrow placement, some foam targets have been formed that have shapes of the various aiming points, rings, vital organs printed or otherwise formed on the outer surface or outer perimeter of the target. Due to a variety of factors, such as shot angle placement within a 3D object, such arrangements can lack anatomical accuracy and do not provide the hunter with a realistic scenario as the organs of a live animal are not viewable through its fur or skin. Moreover, because the organ depictions are printed or otherwise formed on the exterior surface of the target, they do not provide the hunter with an accurate point of aim when practicing from a tree stand, elevated platform or other shot angles. Indeed, such arrangements can lead the hunter into adopting a method of aiming or placing a shot that he or she believes will strike vital organs, when in fact, an arrow, bullet or other projectile passing through a live animal in that location would miss the animal's vital organs. If a projectile strikes an animal just a fraction of an inch from the aiming mark, it could pass through the animal without striking an organ and thus the hit might not be fatal.

[0010] Attempts have been made to address this deficiency in the field through the use of full-VR systems. For example, US Pat. No. 10,281,232 provides a VR-system that is attached to a specially adapted bow allowing the user to target digitally replicated target on a screen. However, as noted above, such VR-based systems are limited in that they do not accurately replicate the true hunting system, and further cannot replicate an actual arrow shot at a target and determine if it actually would have hit a vital organ resulting in a clean and ethical kill.

[0011] Accordingly, there is an unmet need for a projectile training system that incorporates real life hunting and other shooting training scenarios that allow the user to practice in order to improve his / her accuracy and further, more accurately trained and engaged to ultimately provide confidence in taking the best possible shot.

[0012] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0013] In one aspect, the invention relates to a digital imaging system comprising at least one digital imaging device, which in some embodiments can include a digital imaging device configured to project an overlay digital image over a static hunting target, and encompassing preferably a static projectile target, such as archery or firearm target. In one aspect, the invention relates to an augmented reality system comprising at least one augmented reality device configured to project an overlay digital image over a live animal or non-static projectile target as generally described herein. As used herein, the term projectile can include any projectile that can strike a physical target, such as an archery -based projectile, a firearm-based projectile, or a hand-held- based projectile and the like. The invention relates further to a method for operation of an augmented reality device which configured to project an overlay digital image over a static hunting target or live animal, and preferably a static archery or firearm target, wherein the digital overlay includes a digital overlay of the anatomically correct internal anatomy of the target or any other digital overlay onto a target that could be used for gaming and or training.

[0014] In another aspect, invention relates to an augmented reality system comprising at least one digital device configured to project a digital image over a target, and preferably a static projectile target, or a non-static target or even a live target, such as an animal. The invention relates further to a method for operating a digital device which configured to project a digital image over a target as generally described herein, wherein the digital image includes a digital overlay of the internal anatomy of the target, or one or more objects, such as geometric targets or other shapes or objects that can be positioned over a target.

[0015] In another aspect, invention relates to an augmented reality system comprising at least one augmented reality device configured to project an overlay digital image over a static hunting target, and preferably a static archery target, and further detect the trajectory of an arrow striking the target. The invention relates further to a method for operating an augmented reality device which configured to project an overlay digital image over a static hunting target, and preferably a static archery target, wherein the digital overlay includes a digital overlay of the internal anatomy of the target, and wherein the device is further configured to detect the trajectory of an arrow striking the target animal.

[0016] In another aspect, invention relates to an augmented reality system comprising at least one augmented reality device configured to project an overlay digital image over a static hunting target, and preferably a static archery target, and further detect the internal orientation of an arrow that has penetrated the static target, and further demonstrate the path of the arrow compared to the digital overlay of the internal anatomy of the target animal. In a preferred embodiment, the penetration of the arrow in relation to the internal anatomy of the target animal is visualized in a 2D or 3D overlay. In another preferred embodiment, the penetration of the arrow in relation to the internal anatomy of the target animal is visualized in a 2D or 3D overlay and can be scored as a fatal or non-fatal shot. In another preferred embodiment, the penetration of the arrow in relation to the internal anatomy of the target animal is visualized in a 2D or 3D overlay and can be scored as a fatal or non-fatal shot which can be registered as a numerical score that can be saved and compared, in a competitive game fashion against a separate user.

[0017] The invention relates further to a method for operating an augmented reality device which configured to project an overlay digital image over a static hunting target, which can preferably include a static projectile, target or a non-static or even live animal target, wherein the digital overlay includes a digital overlay of the internal anatomy of the target, and wherein the device is further configured to detect the trajectory of an arrow striking the target, and further demonstrate the path of the projectile compared to the digital overlay of the internal anatomy of the target. In a preferred embodiment, the penetration of the arrow in relation to the internal anatomy of the target animal is visualized in a 2D or 3D image overlay, which can include in some embodiment a digital overlay.

[0018] In another preferred embodiment, the penetration of the arrow in relation to the internal anatomy of the target animal is visualized in a 2D or 3D digital overlay and can be scored as a fatal or non-fatal shot. In another preferred embodiment, the penetration of the arrow in relation to the internal anatomy of the target animal is visualized in a 2D or 3D digital overlay and can be scored as a fatal or non-fatal shot which can be registered as a numerical score that can be saved and compared, in a competitive game fashion against a separate user.

[0019] In another aspect, the invention includes a system having at least one AR generation device configured to provide real-time image data, such as a video, overlaid with one or more additional information element(s) to a visualization device, such as the overlay of anatomical data or other objects, such as projectile placement over a target. In another embodiment, the AR device, also referred to sometimes as an AR visualization device can display AR elements over video of the real-world wherein the video comprises additional information element(s), such as additional text, icons, pictures, acoustical elements, and the like.

[0020] In additional embodiments, the invention includes an AR generation device having one or more hardware processors configured by machine-readable instructions to recognize a static target, select an appropriate overlay, and fit the overlay to the static target to best represent the 2D and / or 3D anatomical position of the internal anatomy of the target. In a preferred embodiment, the (AR generational device) can include an Al-based system that have been trained to recognize a static target or live animal target, select an appropriate overlay, and fit the overlay to the static target to best represent the 2D and / or 3D anatomical position of the internal anatomy of the target. In additional embodiments, the invention includes an archery training system. In a preferred embodiment, the system includes an AR generation device, such as a cell phone or other computer devices having a scanner, such as a LIDAR scanner or digital camera, configured to capture an image of a target and record the position of one or more arrows in relation to the target. In certain aspect, the AR generation device can include an ALmodule that can be trained to recognize various targets, wither geometric or one or more animal shapes and, as described below generate a matching overlay for that recognized target. The AR generation device can further include an image generation module configured to generate an AR overlay and fit the overlay to the target, wherein said AR overlay represents a 2D and / or 3D anatomical position of the internal anatomy of the target, or a geometrical arrow target. This scan can be displayed by the AR generation device, or another responsive display, the scan showing the surface and / or internal position of one or more arrows that have struck the target in relation to the overlay. In certain aspect, the AR generation device can further generate a projected trajectory of the projectile, such as an arrow through the target and display whether it intersects with the AR overlay in a three- dimensional representation.

[0021] In certain embodiment, one or more AR generation devices can be linked so as to remotely track and display the surface and / or internal position of one or more arrows that have struck the target in relation to a shared overlay. A numerical value, or other signifier can be assigned for arrow strikes that hit or are close to a pre-defined position on the overlay allowing competitive archery competition between one or more remote individuals.

[0022] In certain embodiment, one or more AR generation devices can be coupled with, or integrated with an optical or other scope that can be mounted to a projectile device, such as a bow, which can include crossbows, as well as firearms, such as hunting and other sport rifles or handguns. The AR generation device, whether it include a scope or a scope responsive to a separate AR generation device can further include an image generation module configured to generate an AR overlay and fit the overlay to the target, wherein said AR overlay represent a 2D and / or 3D anatomical position of the internal anatomy of the target, or a geometrical target. This scan can be displayed by the AR generation device, or another responsive display, the scan showing the surface and / or internal position of one or more arrows that have struck the target in relation to the overlay, or in another embodiment can be viewable through the scope, in real-time or after the fact. In additional embodiments, the AR overlay can be generated in real-time and positioned over a target, which can include a static target, or a live animal such that the system acts as a hunting aid to ensure a more accurate strike by the projectile that will be better aimed at the animals internal organs.

[0023] In other embodiments, the positions of an arrow in relation to a target and / or overlay can be scanned and saved locally on an AR generation device, or via a network, such as a server of cloud network. This positional information can be collected and displayed showing the aggregate position of a plurality of arrow strikes over a selected period of time, or with respect to a specific archery device, such as a bow or arrow type. In this embodiment, a user can generate historical data so as to evaluate if a selected bow, bow type, selected arrow or arrow type requires adjustment or if the user’s aim or technique requires adjustment.

[0024] In other embodiments, a user can fire one or more arrows at a static target, which can preferably include an animal-shaped target. During, or after the arrows have been fired and have penetrated the target a user can capture a signal scan of a target and arrows which can be saved by an image capturing device as described herein. Subsequently, a user can initiate a computer executable program to display the saved scan of the target and arrows. The user can then select to position an overlay, such as an animal-specific overlay showing the position of internal organs and anatomical features, over the target. The user can further determine the angle of entry of the arrow and have the trajectory of the arrow calculated and optionally visualized on the display. In certain embodiments, a user can isolate one or more elements of the overlay, or arrows which can be individually displayed, or displayed in selected groups according to the user’s selection. In further embodiments, a user can initiate a computer executable program to collectively display multiple scans of a target. In this embodiment, a user can display and orient multiple shooting session against a target and further display multiple arrow placements and trajectories. The display can be provided sequentially so as to track changes in shot placement, arrow groupings, and trajectories overtime.

[0025] In other embodiments, the invention can be used to track and score projectile placement in a competitive setting. In this embodiment, a competitor can fire one or more projectiles, such as an arrow at a static or non-static target which can further be scanned in real time, or after the arrow has penetrated the target. As generally described herein, scan can show actual or digital overlayed scoring positions and can digitally represent the placement of the projectile in relation to those scoring positions. In this manner, the competitor’s score based on the placement and / or grouping of the arrow, as well as the arrows trajectory and identification of a “clean kill” and / or other scoring methods based on arrow trajectory (VectAR) where the arrow penetrates a vital organ or other digitally represented object can be digitally, displayed, tracked, scored or saved for later use of the same.

[0026] In another aspect, invention relates to an augmented reality system comprising at least one augmented reality device configured to project an overlay digital image over a static hunting target, and preferably a projectile target, and more preferably a firearm target. The invention relates further to a method for operating an augmented reality device which configured to project an overlay digital image over a static hunting target, wherein the digital overlay includes a digital overlay of the internal anatomy of the target, and wherein the AR device is further configured to detect the position of a bullet striking the target animal and optionally the trajectory of that bullet as it passes through the target and it spatial relationship with the digital overlay.

[0027] In another aspect, invention relates to an augmented reality system comprising at least one augmented reality device configured to project an overlay digital image over a static hunting target, and preferably a static firearm target, and further detect the position of a bullet that has penetrated the static target, and further demonstrate the path of the bullet compared to the digital overlay of the internal anatomy of the target animal. In a preferred embodiment, the penetration of the bullet in relation to the internal anatomy of the target animal is visualized in a 2D or 3D digital overlay. In another preferred embodiment, the penetration of the bullet in relation to the internal anatomy of the target animal is visualized in a 2D or 3D digital overlay and can be scored as a fatal or non- fatal shot or based on the shots position relative to one or more digitally generated objects or overlays. In another preferred embodiment, the penetration of the bullet in relation to the internal anatomy of the target animal is visualized in a 2D or 3D digital overlay and can be scored as a fatal or non-fatal shot which can be registered as a numerical score that can be saved and compared, in a competitive game fashion against a separate user.

[0028] The invention relates further to a method for operating an augmented reality device which configured to project an overlay digital image over a static hunting target, and preferably a static firearm target, wherein the digital overlay includes a digital overlay of the internal anatomy of the target, and wherein the device is further configured to detect the detect the position of the bullet that has stuck the target, and further demonstrate the path of the bullet compared to the digital overlay of the internal anatomy of the target. In one embodiment, the trajectory of the bullet through the target is determined by placement of detectable rods positioned within the bullethole^) produced by the bullet passing through the target or a detectable marker that can be placed on the target over the bullet-hole(s) produced by the bullet passing through the target. Notably, the detectable marker can include a physically adherable marker, or a digital marker that can be placed over a digital image of a target. In another embodiment, the trajectory is extrapolated by information and data captured by a digital image generation device, such as the position of the firearm and user in relation to the target, the elevation, and position and of the target relative to the user and anticipated trajectory of the bullet as well as the position of the penetration of the bullet with respect to the position, shape and size of the target. In certain embodiments, the device can include an Al or manual recognition and identification module to automatically or manually identify the bullet hole(s) in the target which can be logged and further used as described above to generate a bullet trajectory that can be represented digitally as passing through the target and evaluated with respect to one or more digital images or overlays positioned over the target in realtime, or after the fact.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment, the penetration of the bullet in relation to the internal anatomy of the target animal is visualized in a 2D or 3D digital overlay, such as an AR overlay. In another preferred embodiment, the penetration of the bullet in relation to the internal anatomy of the target animal is visualized in a 2D or 3D digital overlay and can be scored as a fatal or non-fatal shot. In another preferred embodiment, the penetration of the bullet in relation to the internal anatomy of the target animal is visualized in a 2D or 3D digital overlay and can be scored as a fatal or non- fatal shot which can be registered as a numerical score that can be saved and compared, in a competitive game fashion against a separate user.

[0030] In additional embodiments, the invention includes a firearm training system. In a preferred embodiment, the system includes a digital image generation device, such as a cell phone or other computer devices having a scanner, such as a LIDAR scanner, configured to capture an image of a target and record the position of one or more bullet strikes in relation to the target. The digital image generation device can further include an image generation module configured to generate a digital overlay and fit the overlay to the target, wherein said digital overlay represent a 2D and / or 3D anatomical position of the internal anatomy of the target, or a geometrical firearm target. This scan can be displayed by the digital image generation device, or another responsive display, the scan showing the surface and / or internal position of one or more bullets that have struck the target in relation to the overlay.

[0031] In certain embodiments, one or more digital image generation devices can be linked so as to remotely track and display the surface and / or internal position of one or more bullets that have struck the target in relation to a shared overlay. A numerical value, or other signifier can be assigned for bullets strikes that hit or are close to a pre-defined position on the overlay allowing competitive firearm competition between one or more remote individuals.

[0032] In other embodiments, the positions of an bullets in relation to a target and / or overlay can be scanned and saved locally on a digital generation device, or via a network, such as a server of cloud network. This positional information can be collected and displayed showing the aggregate position of a plurality of bullet strikes over a selected period of time, or with respect to a specific archery device, such as a bow or arrow type. In this embodiment, a user can generate historical data so as to evaluate if a selected firearm, firearm type, as well as a selected bullet type requires adjustment or if the user’s aim or technique requires adjustment.

[0033] In other embodiments, a user can fire one or more bullets at a static target, which can preferably include an animal-shaped target. During, or after the bullets have been fired and have penetrated the target a user can capture a signal scan of a target and bullet holes which can be saved by an image capturing device as described herein. Subsequently, a user can initiate a computer executable program to display the saved scan of the target and bullet holes. The user can then select to position an overlay, such as an animal-specific overlay showing the position of internal organs and anatomical features, over the target. The user can further determine the angle of entry of the bullet and have the trajectory of the bullet calculated and optionally visualized on the display. In certain embodiments, a user can isolate one or more elements of the overlay, or arrows which can be individually displayed, or displayed in selected groups according to the user’s selection. In further embodiments, a user can initiate a computer executable program to collectively display multiple scans of a target. In this embodiment, a user can display and orient multiple shooting session against a target and further display multiple shot placements and trajectories. The display can be provided sequentially so as to track changes in shot placement, groupings, and trajectories overtime.

[0034] In other embodiments, the invention can be used to track and score firearm shot placement in a competitive archery setting. In this embodiment, a competitor can fire one or more bullets at a static target which can further be scanned in real time, or after the bullet has penetrated the target. As generally described herein, scan can show actual or digital overlayed scoring positions and can digitally represent the placement of the projectile in relation to those scoring positions. In this manner, the competitor’s score based on the placement and / or grouping of the arrow, as well as the projectile trajectory and identification of a “clean kill” where the arrow penetrates a vital organ can be digitally, displayed, tracked, scored or saved for later use of the same.

[0035] The invention further provides systems and methods to generate a target having a digital code responsive to a digital image generation device configured to generate digital overlay, such as an AR overlay in relation to a pre-determined target. In other embodiments invention further provides systems and methods to authenticate a target or series or even brand of target through an authenticating signal generated by an authenticator that can be received and processed by an authenticator module allowing generation of an overlay as described below.

[0036] In a preferred embodiment, the digital imaging device can include an imaging device, such as a camera that can capture an image, which can be one or more static images or video images of the target and generate a 2D or 3D representation of the target, for example through manual or AI- based recognition, or color / light-based edge detection applications. A user can perform an image capture prior to, during or after shooting a projectile into the target which can be used as a generate a virtual model of the target which can function as a visual guide to digitally superimposed an 2D or 3D digital image as generally described herein. The overlay or other 2D or 3D digital image can further be positioned such that the projectiles, also scanned and represented generated image can, be visualized with respect to the overlay or other 2D or 3D digital image, such that the position, depth, and angle of the projectile can be determined relative to the overlay or other 2D or 3D digital image so as to, for example determine if the projectile would have hit a vital organ resulting in a clean ethical kill, or if the projectile would have hit a digital 2D or 3D digital object positioned on or within the target. In one embodiment, an orientation marker can be positioned on the target that can further allow the digital imaging device to orient and / or fit the digital overlay on the target.

[0037] Additional embodiments of the invention may become evident in light of the figures and disclosure provided below.

[0038] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

[0039] Figure 1: shows a schematic view of a digital projectile imaging system having a digital image generation device projecting a digital overlay, such as an AR overlay on a static physical target in one embodiment thereof;

[0040] Figure 2: shows a front perspective view of a static target having an AR overlay of an animal in relation to the trajectory of an arrow fired by a user in one embodiment thereof;

[0041] Figure 3: shows a side view of a static target having an AR overlay as well as an arrow having an angle of entry and depth of penetration positioned in relation to the digital AR position of an exemplary vital organ in one embodiment thereof;

[0042] Figures 4A-D: shows a 3-D representation of a static animal target utilizing generated using a LIDAR scan in one embodiment thereof;

[0043] Figures 5A-B: (A) shows a standard photographical image of a traditional archery target; (B) show a 3-D representation of a traditional archery target utilizing generated using a LIDAR scan in one embodiment thereof; and

[0044] Figures 6A-B: (A) shows a schematic view of a projectile tracking system having an image capturing device generating a digital overlay on a scanned image of a static physical target in one embodiment thereof; (B) shows a front perspective view of a static target having a digital overlay of an animal in relation to the trajectory of an arrow fired by a user in one embodiment thereof.

[0045] Figures 7A-B: (A) shows a schematic view of a projectile tracking system having an image capturing device generating a digital overlay on a scanned image of a static physical target in one embodiment thereof; (B) shows a front perspective view of a static target having a digital overlay of an animal in relation to the trajectory of a projectile fired by a user in one embodiment thereof.

[0046] Figure 8: shows a front perspective view of a static target having a digital code responsive to an AR generation device configured to generate AR overlay in relation to a pre-determined target in one embodiment thereof.

[0047] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0048] The present invention is directed to a digital projectile imaging system (100). As generally shown in Figure 1, a user or an archer (106) can establish a physical target (104) at a desired location. The target (104) can include a static target, such as a hunting animal decoy or a paper or other similar target, or live animal, having the outline or image of a hunting animal on its surface. Example hunting animals can include deer, elk, moose, bear, boar, pronghorn, mountain goats, and the like.

[0049] In one embodiment, the digital projectile imaging system (100) further includes a digital imaging device (102), which in some embodiments can include and be referred to as an AR generation device, being generally a device that can generate a digital overlay which can be a 2D or 3D or AR overlay as described below. As generally shown in Figure 1, a digital imaging device (102) can preferably include a mobile computing device, such as a smartphone, laptop digital camera, or a scope. In this embodiment, a digital imaging device (102) includes an imaging device, such as a camera that can capture an image, and preferably a real-time image of the target (104). This captured image can be displayed, for example on the screen of a smartphone or similar device. In some embodiments, the image of the target (104) can be saved and / or transferred to another device for display or further processing.

[0050] In one preferred embodiment, the digital imaging device (102) can include an imaging device, such as a camera that can manually or automatically scan and capture a 2- or 3-dimensional (3D) image of the target (104). As used herein, a digital imaging device (102) that can form a digital overlay or an AR overlay is sometimes referred to as an AR generation device or generally a digital imaging device (102). As further described below, a user can perform an image capture prior to, during or after shooting an arrow (112) or other projectile into the target (104) which can be used as a generate a virtual model of the target which can act as a visual guide to digitally superimposed an overlay (108) as generally described herein. Again, referring to Figure 4A-D, the overlay (108) can further be positioned such that the arrow or other projectile, also imaged by the digital imaging device (102), be visualized with respect to the overlay (108), such that the position, depth, and angle of the arrow (112) can be determined relative to the overlay (108) so as to, for example determine if the projectile would have hit a vital organ (110) resulting in a clean ethical kill.

[0051] In another preferred embodiment, the digital imaging device (102) can include an imaging device, such as a camera that further includes a Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) component. As used herein, “LIDAR” refers to and encompasses any of light detection and ranging, laser radar, and laser detection and ranging. As shown in Figures 4A-D, in this embodiment a digital imaging device (102) can include a LIDAR component that can manually or automatically scan and capture a 3 -dimensional (3D) image of the target (104). As further described below, a user can perform a LIDAR scan prior to, during or after shooting an arrow (112) into the target (104) which can be used as a generate a virtual model of the target which can act as a visual guide to digitally superimposed an overlay (108) as generally described herein. Again, referring to Figure 4A-D, the overlay (108) can further be positioned such that the arrow or other projectile, also scanned and represented by the LIDAR generated image can, be visualized with respect to the overlay (108), such that the position, depth, and angle of the arrow (112) can be determined relative to the overlay (108) so as to, for example determine if the arrow would have hit a vital organ (110) resulting in a clean ethical kill.

[0052] In one embodiment, the digital imaging device (102) of the invention can include a scope, such as an optical scope mounted to a projectile device such as a bow, cross-bowl or firearm. In a separate preferred embodiment, the digital imaging device (102) of the invention can be responsive to a scope, such that the field of view of the scope can be captured and recorded by a digital imaging device (102), and further a digital overlay (108) as described below can be protected so as to be viewable through the scope as applied to a static or live target (104) in real-time as generally described herein. In another preferred embodiment, the digital imaging device (102) can include an imaging device, such as a camera that further includes LIDAR component that is integrated with, or responsive to, a projectile scope. In this embodiment an digital imaging device (102) can include a LIDAR component that can manually or automatically scan and capture a 3- dimensional (3D) image of the target (104) through the field of view of scope, or an digital imaging device (102) can include a LIDAR component that can manually or automatically scan and capture a 3-dimensional (3D) image of the target (104) which can be transmitted and displayed through the scope or a separate display coupled with or responsive to the scope.. As further described below, a user can perform a LIDAR scan prior to, during or after shooting a projectile, such as an arrow or bullet into the target (104) which can be used as a visual guide to digitally super-imposed an overlay (108) as generally described herein.

[0053] The digital imaging device (102) of the invention can further include a controller (not shown) responsive to the camera. In a preferred embodiment, the controller can include one or more hardware processors configured by machine-readable instructions to generate a digital overlay (106) that is positioned, preferably in real-time over the physical target. In one embodiment, the digital overlay (106) includes an AR overlay. In one preferred embodiment, the controller can be directed by machine-readable instructions to identify the target (104). In a preferred embodiment, the controller includes a recognition module (116) that can identify the target from the image captured by the camera of the digital imaging device (102). The recognition module (116) can include an Al-trained algorithm that recognizes the shape of the target (104), or animal displayed on the target (104). The recognition module (116), once it has identified the shape it can direct an image generation module (118) to generate a digital representation of the target animal being displayed. In a preferred embodiment, the image generation module (118) generates a 2D or 3D rendering of the internal anatomy of the animal presented by the target (104).

[0054] The image generation module (118) is responsive to the digital imaging device (102) and communicates the digital image of the internal anatomy of the animal to be displayed by the device, for example through its display screen. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the digital image of the internal anatomy of the animal or other geometric shapes or targets, also referred to as the overlay (108) is digitally superimposed on the target, preferably in real-time. The image can include a static digital image that may further be optionally transparent so as to allow the underlying target to be visible while overlayed on the target, while in other embodiments, the digital overlay can include an interactive AR overlay that can be positioned over the target and viewed in a plurality of angles in a dynamic manner.

[0055] The image generation module (118) can further be configured to automatically, or at the manual commend of a user adjust the size and orientation of the overlay (108) to fit the target (104) or animal being presented on the surface of, for example, a paper target (104). In one embodiment, the overlay (108) can be fixed to the size and orientation of the target either automatically, or manually by a user such that the overlay (108) remains digitally fixed to the target despite the movement of the digital imaging device (102) in relation to the target (104). In a preferred embodiment, a user, viewing the target (104) through the display of the digital imaging device (102) can move in any three-dimensional position in relation to the target while the overlay (104) of the target is maintained. As further shown in Figure 2, in one embodiment an orientation marker (116) can be positioned on the target that can be used by the image generating device (102) to orient or fit the overlay (108) over the target.

[0056] As shown in Figure 3, the overlay (108) of the invention can include a digital representation of the internal anatomical structures of the target animal identified by the recognition module (116), or any geometric shape or other selected target or item, such as an apple, emoji or the like. In a preferred embodiment, the overlay (108) of the invention includes 2D or 3D representations of one or more vital organs (110) such as the heart, diaphragm, lungs, and liver in their anticipated anatomical orientation. As further shown in Figures 1 and 2, a user can shoot an arrow (112) or another projectile at the target. The arrow (112) will follow an anticipated trajectory (114) towards the target. In one preferred embodiment, the digital imaging device (102) can be configured to capture images of the flight of the arrow (112) along the anticipated trajectory (114) towards the target. In certain preferred embodiments, the trajectory can be captured by the recognition modules (116) which is in communication with the image generation module (118) which can transmit to the screen of the device (102), in real-time or after the arrow (112) has completed its travel to the target (104), a digital image of the trajectory of the arrow. This can for example be displayed as a 2D or 3D detail overlay line following the path of the arrow’s (112) trajectory and more specifically can display how the trajectory interacts with the overlay or other digitally generated devices.

[0057] As noted above, the overlay (108) of the invention can include a digital representation of the internal anatomical structures of the target animal, including anatomically positioned vital organs (110), the penetration of which by an arrow would represent a high likelihood of a “clean and ethical kill.” Generally referring now to Figures 2 and 3, the recognition module (116) can capture the trajectory (114) of the arrow (112) and communicate this information to the image generation module (116) that can direct the digital imaging device (102) to display a 2D or 3D overlay digital representation of the arrow (112) in relation to the overlay (108) of the anatomical features of the target animal. In this embodiment, the recognition module (116) can capture the trajectory (114), as well as the point of impact, angle of entry (A) of the arrow in relation to the orientation of the target (104) and estimate the path of the arrow (112) in relation to the internal anatomical structures of the overlay (108). In one example, the trajectory (114) of the arrow (112) can be displayed as a digital overlay that bisects the overlay (108) of the target (102). In this configuration, the trajectory can digitally show if the trajectory (114) of the arrow (112), or a portion of the arrow such as a differentially sized broadhead, passes through a vital organ (110), or other positioned object, such as a target, shape, or visual representation of an item, such as an apple or other similar object.

[0058] In another embodiment, as shown in Figure 3, the recognition module (116) can estimate and / or directly measure the position of the arrow (112) as well as the path of proposed penetration (B) of the arrow (112). This information can be communicated to the image generation module (118) which can direct the digital image generation device to display 2D or 3D overlay digital representation of the actual position of the arrow (112) and its actual or estimated path of proposed penetration (B) in relation to the overlay (108) of the anatomical features of the target animal. In the example shown in Figure 3, the orientation, position, as well as the path of proposed penetration (B) of the arrow can be measured or estimated, which in this case demonstrates that the arrow did, in fact pass through a location where a vital organ (110) would be present. In some embodiments, placing an arrow (112) through a vital organ can be scored via a numerical or other value. In this manner, one or more users can compete to generate the greatest number of accurate arrow shots that pass through a vital organ. Additional numerical or other values can be awarded for hitting specific vital organs and the like. Scores representing hits on certain vital organs, or the number of consecutive hits on a vital organ, or the order of hits on multiple vital organs can be shared via a network with multiple users in remote locations and at disparate times generating an AR / digital- based archery competition.

[0059] In one embodiment, the trajectory (114) and position of the arrow (112) after it has penetrated a target (104) can be tracked by the digital imaging device (102) in real time, or after the arrow (112) has been shot. In the later example, the arrow (112) can be coded, such as by color, RFID transmitters, or other identifiable marking. In this manner, a user can select a uniquely coded arrow (112) that can be specifically identified by the digital imaging device (102), for example by the recognition module (118) that is configured to recognize a user’s arrow by its unique marking, RFID signature, or other identification means. In this example, a plurality of users can each select a unique and differently coded arrow that can be specifically identified by the digital imaging device (102) and tracked. In this manner, multiple users can shoot a uniquely coded arrow (112) at a target that can be identified in real-time, or after the fact. Each shot can further be tracked numerically, for example as being the first, second or third shot using that type of uniquely coded arrow (112). This ability to identify multiple uniquely coded arrows (112) within the same target allows each user to track their individual shots, as well as score each shot relative to a digital overlay (108) as described above.

[0060] In another embodiment, the ability to identify multiple uniquely coded arrows (112) further allows multiple users to score each shot according to a standard archery target (104), for example having one or more concentric rings with each position being assigned a numerical value. In this manner, the digital imaging device (102) of the invention can track each individual shot and its placement with respect to the target (104) and assign a score or numerical value. In this example, a user having the highest (or lowest) numerical score at the end of a round of shots can be awarded a digital victory identification. The score, number or order of shots, and type of target can be customized based on the desired competitive parameters of the user. (Naturally, the use of the term arrow can be generalized to other projectiles as generally described herein and should not be considered limiting of the full scope of the invention.)

[0061] In another embodiment, multiple remote users can participate in a linked event where they each shoot one or more arrows (112) at a standardized target (104) which can be scored in a manner described above. In this embodiment, two or more users can each have a digital imaging device (102), which can include a user interface having a unique personal log-in. In this example, a user can generate a profile with identifying information that can be used as a virtual avatar. The digital imaging device (102) can further include computer readable software instructions to link with another digital imaging device (102), for example over a wireless network. The linked digital image generation devices (102) can track the shots of each user in relation to a standardized target (104), with each shot being scored in a manner as described above. In one example, each user may have 3 shots to achieve the best numerical score or verified kill shot. Each shot can be tracked in real-time, or after the fact as described above. The score generated by the shots can be calculated and transmitted between linked digital image generation devices (102) identifying a winner.

[0062] In additional embodiments, a visual representation of each shot placed in relation to the target can be transmitted from one user’s linked digital imaging device (102) to another user’s device. The transmission can provide a real-time, or delayed video of the shot, or a graphical representation of each shot in relation to the target. In this manner, multiple users can participate in a shot competition in real-time with dynamic scoring and visualizations of the same being transmitted to each linked digital projectile imaging system (100)

[0063] In another example, one or more users can use the digital projectile imaging system (100) of the invention as a training system. In this embodiment, a user can establish a target (104), such as a static animal or traditional shaped target. The user can fire one or more arrows (112) at the target (104) which can be tracked and visualized by the digital imaging device (102). In this embodiment, a user can place a digital overlay (108) over the target and identify whether the shot would have pierced a vital organ. Repeated uses of this scoring system can help a user improve their shooting technique.

[0064] In another example, one or more users can use the digital projectile imaging system (100) of the invention as a system to track and monitor their arrow shots. In this embodiment, a user can establish a target (104), such as a static animal or traditional shaped target. The user can then shoot one or more arrows (112) at the target (104) which can be tracked and visualized by the digital imaging device (102) as described herein. The successive arrow shots and their placement in the target (104) can be tracked over time, and further saved in a memory component (not shown) of the digital imaging device (102). Further, as described above each arrow can further be tracked over repeated uses through identification of uniquely coded arrows as described above. In certain embodiment, the arrows can be manually coded or be manufactured to include the code component as an integrated part of the arrow or other projectile.

[0065] In an alternative embodiment, the successive arrow shots and their placement in the target (104) can be tracked over time based on the visual image capture of the arrow (112) positioned within the target (108). Each shot can be displayed, for example visually through a user interface on the digital imaging device (102) showing the number and placement of shots and their position on the target (104) over time.

[0066] In each of the above embodiments, a user can generate a profile containing specific identifying information that can further be saved in a memory component (not shown) of the digital imaging device (102). In this manner, multiple users can log into the digital projectile imaging system (100) and access any saved information, including profile, shot placement, shot placement over time, position and accuracy of shots, shots that hit or miss a vital organ, or a score based on game-type embodiments described above.

[0067] In another example, one or more users can use the digital projectile imaging system (100) of the invention as a system to tune their archery equipment. For example, as noted above, the digital projectile imaging system (100) of the invention can collect, save, and collate, either locally on a digital imaging device (102) such as a cell phone, or through a remote server of cloud-based system, individual shots on one or more targets over time. As such, a user can identify if a certain bow, or bow type consistently strikes the target with a consistent degree of variance. For example, if a selected bow consistently hits the target to the right of the aiming point, the user can adjust the bow to compensate for this variance, such as tuning a CAM, sight, or a component thereof. In another example, if a certain bow, or bow type consistently strikes the target with a consistent degree of variance, the user can adjust their aim to compensate for this variance. In still further embodiments, if a selected arrow, and preferably a uniquely coded arrow, consistently hits the target to the right of the aiming point, the arrow can be adjusted by the user to compensate for this variance or can be discarded as defective or at the end of its useful life. The present invention is directed to a projectile tracking system (200). As generally shown in Figure 6, a user or an archer (206) can establish a physical target (204) at a desired location. The target (204) can include a static target, such as a hunting animal decoy or a paper or other similar target having the outline or image of a hunting animal or other target image on its surface. Example hunting animals can include deer, elk, moose, bear, boar, pronghorn, mountain goats, and the like. In one embodiment, the projectile tracking system (200) further includes an image capturing device (202). As generally shown in Figure 1, the image capturing device (202) can preferably include a mobile computing device, such as a smartphone or laptop. In this embodiment, the image capturing device (202) includes an imaging device, such as a camera that can capture an image the target (204). This captured image can be displayed, for example on the screen of a smartphone or similar device.

[0068] The present invention is directed to a projectile tracking system (200). As generally shown in Figure 6, a user or an archer (206) can establish a physical target (204) at a desired location. The target (204) can include a static target, such as a hunting animal decoy or a paper or other similar target having the outline or image of a hunting animal or other target image on its surface. Example hunting animals can include deer, elk, moose, bear, boar, pronghorn, mountain goats, and the like. In one embodiment, the projectile tracking system (200) further includes an image capturing device (202). As generally shown in Figure 1, the image capturing device (202) can preferably include a mobile computing device, such as a smartphone or laptop. In this embodiment, the image capturing device (202) includes an imaging device, such as a camera that can capture an image the target (204). This captured image can be displayed, for example on the screen of a smartphone or similar device. In some embodiments, the camera of the image capturing device (202) can capture static or video images and further identify and isolate a target (204) from said images, for example through light / edge / color recognition, manual isolation by a user or through Al-image recognition as generally described herein.

[0069] In a preferred embodiment, the image capturing device (202) can include an imaging device, such as a camera that further includes a Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) component. As used herein, “LIDAR” refers to and encompasses any of light detection and ranging, laser radar, and laser detection and ranging. In this embodiment an image capturing device (202) can include a LIDAR component that can manually or automatically scan and capture a 3-dimensional (3D) image of the target (204). As further described below, a user can perform a LIDAR scan prior to, during or after shooting a projectile (212), such as an arrow into the target (204) which can be used as a visual guide to digitally superimpose an overlay (208) as generally described herein. The overlay (208) can further be positioned such that the arrows, also scanned and represented by the LIDAR generated image can, be visualized with respect to the overlay (208), such that the position, depth, and angle of entry (X) of the projectile (212) can be determined relative to the overlay (208) so as to, for example determine if the arrow would have hit a vital organ (210) resulting in a clean ethical kill.

[0070] The image capturing device (202) of the invention can further include a controller (not shown) responsive to the camera. In a preferred embodiment, the controller can include one or more hardware processors configured by machine-readable instructions to generate an overlay (206) that is positioned over the scan of a physical target and displayed by the image capturing device (202). In one preferred embodiment, the controller can be directed by machine-readable instructions to identify the target (204). In a preferred embodiment, the controller includes a recognition module (216) that can identify the target from the image captured by the camera of the image capturing device (202). The recognition module (216) can include a manual adjustment feature, as well as an alternatively an Al-trained algorithm that recognizes the shape of the target (204), or animal displayed on the target (204). The recognition module (216) can further identify a target (204) through light / color / edge detection methods. The recognition module (216), once it has identified the shape can direct an image generation module (218) to generate a digital representation of the target being displayed. In a preferred embodiment, the image generation module (218) generates a 2D, 3D, or AR rendering of the internal anatomy of the animal presented by the target (204). In a preferred embodiment, the image generation module (218) generates a 2D, 3D, or AR rendering of one or more shapes, such as smaller targets or other objects that can be positioned on the surface of, or digitally within the target (204)

[0071] The image generation module (218) is responsive to the image capturing device (202) and communicates the digital image of the target display, such as the internal anatomy of the animal to be displayed by the device, for example through its display screen. As shown in Figure 6, in one example the overlay (208) comprising the digital image of the internal anatomy of the animal is digitally superimposed on the scanned image of the target, in real-time or after the scan had been captured. The image generation module (218) can further be configured to automatically, or at the manual commend of a user adjust the size and orientation of the overlay (208) to fit the target (204) or animal being presented on the surface of, for example, a paper target (204). Tn one embodiment, the overlay (208) can be fixed to the size and orientation of the target either automatically, or manually by a user such that the overlay (208) remains digitally fixed to the target (204) In a preferred embodiment, a user, viewing the scanned image of the target (204) through the display of the image capturing device (202) can move the view in any three-dimensional position in relation to the target while the overlay (204) of the target is maintained. In still further embodiment, an orientation marker (116) can be positioned on the target (204) which can be recognized by the image generation module (218) and provide a fixed or reference point to help identify the proper overlay (208) and / or orientate the overlay (208).

[0072] The overlay (208) of the invention can include a digital representation of one or more objects or shapes. In one preferred embodiment, the internal anatomical structures of the target animal identified by the recognition module (216). In a preferred embodiment, overlay (208) of the invention includes digital representations (2D, 3D or AR) of one or more vital organs (210) such as the heart, diaphragm, lungs, and liver in their anticipated anatomical orientation. As further shown in Figure 6 a user can shoot a projectile (212) at the target that will follow a trajectory (214). In one preferred embodiment, the image capturing device (202) can be configured to capture images, generally in the form of a scan or video of the projectile (212) that has penetrated the target (204). In certain preferred embodiments, the projectile (212) be identified by the recognition module (216) which is in communication with the image generation module (218) which can transmit to the screen of the device (202) a digital image of the portion of the projectile (212) that has penetrated the target (204). This can for example be displayed as a digital overlay line following the path of the projectile’s (212) trajectory (214) through the target (204).

[0073] As noted above, the overlay (208) of the invention can include a digital representation of the internal anatomical structures of the target animal, including anatomically positioned vital organs (210) or other anatomical features such a selector, the penetration of which by projectile, such as an arrow would represent a high likelihood of a clean and ethical kill. In preferred embodiment, the image capturing device (202) can scan or capture the image of one or more projectiles (212) that have penetrated a target (204) and further identify the angle of entry (A) of the projectile in relation to the orientation of the target (204) and estimate the path of the projectile (212) in relation to the internal anatomical structures or digital other objects or targets of the overlay (208). In one example, the path of the projectile (212) through the target (204) based on the angle of entry (A) can be displayed as a digital image that bisects the overlay (208) of the target (202). In this configuration, the image capturing device (202) can digitally show if the trajectory (214) of the projectile (212) passes through a vital organ (210), or other augmented, or digitally represented object, or not. Notably, the position of each arrow can be individually selected to be displayed or hidden and not visible until selected by a user, for example through a user interface on the image capturing device (202). In addition, individual digitally rendered vital organs (210), other anatomical features or objects or targets that comprise an overlay (208) can be individually selected to be displayed or hidden and not visible until selected by a user, for example through a user interface on the image capturing device (202).

[0074] In another embodiment, the recognition module (216) can estimate and / or directly measure the position of the projectile (212) as well as the path of proposed penetration (B) of the projectile (212) based on the scan from the image capturing device (202). This information can be communicated to the image generation module (218) which can direct the image capturing device (202) to display a digital overlay representation of the portion of the projectile (212) that has penetrated the target (204) and its actual or estimated path of proposed penetration (B), which can further be displayed alone, or in relation to an overlay (208) positioned on the target animal. In one example, the orientation, position, as well as the path of proposed penetration (B) of the arrow can be determined from the angle of entry (A) captured by a scan or image capture, the terms being generally interchangeable, from the image capturing device (202).

[0075] In some embodiments, placing a projectile (212) through a digitally rendered vital organ, object, or target can be scored via a numerical or other value. In this manner, one or more users can compete to generate the greatest number of accurate projectile shots that pass through a vital organ or target scoring position. Additional numerical or other values can be awarded for hitting specific vital organs or target scoring positions. Scores representing hits on certain vital organs or targets, or the number of consecutive hits on a vital organ or target, or the order of hits on multiple vital organs or targets can be shared via a network with multiple users in remote locations and at disparate times.

[0076] In one embodiment, the projectile (212) of the invention can be coded, such as by color, RFID transmitters, or other identifiable marking. In this manner, a user can select a uniquely coded projectile (212) that can be specifically identified by the image capturing device (202), for example by the recognition module (218) that is configured to recognize a user’s arrow by its unique marking, RFID signature, or other identification means. In this example, a plurality of users can each select a unique and differently coded arrow that can be specifically identified by the image capturing device (202) and further save and tracked. In this manner, multiple users can shoot a uniquely coded projectile (212) at a target that can be identified in real-time, or after the fact via a scan by the image capturing device (202). Each shot can further be tracked numerically, for example as being the first, second or third shot using that type of uniquely coded projectile (212). This ability to identify multiple uniquely coded projectiles (212) within the same target (204) allows each user to track their individual shots, as well as score each shot relative to a digital overlay (208) as described above.

[0077] In another embodiment, the ability to identify multiple uniquely coded projectiles (212) further allows multiple users to score each shot according to a standard projectile target (204) having one or more scoring positions, such as one or more concentric rings with each position being assigned a numerical value. In this manner, the image capturing device (202) of the invention can scan the save an image of each individual shot and its placement with respect to the target (204) and assign a score or numerical value. In this example, a user having the highest (or lowest) numerical score at the end of a round of shots can be awarded a digital victory identification. The score, number or order of shots, and type of target can be customized based on the desired competitive parameters of the user. Notably, the image capturing device (202) of the invention can scan the save an image of each individual shot and its placement with respect to the target (204) in real-time, or after a round of shots has been filed.

[0078] In another embodiment, multiple remote users can participate in a linked event where they each shoot one or more projectiles (212) at a standardized target (204) which can be scored in a manner described above. In this embodiment, two or more users can each have an image capturing device (202), which can include a user interface having a unique personal log-in. In this example, a user can generate a profile with identifying information that can be used as a virtual avatar. The image capturing device (202) can further include computer readable software instructions to link with another image capturing device (202), for example over a wireless network. The linked image capturing devices (202) can scan and track the shots of each user in relation to a standardized target (204), with each shot being scored in a manner as described above. In one example, each user may have 3 shots to achieve the best numerical score or verified kill shot. Each shot can be scanned and tracked in real-time, or after the fact as described above. The score generated by the shots can be calculated and transmitted between linked image capturing devices (202) identifying a winner.

[0079] In additional embodiments, a visual representation of each shot placed in relation to the target (204) can be transmitted from one user’s linked image capturing device (202) to another user’ s device. The transmission can provide a real-time, or delayed video of the shot, or a graphical representation of each shot in relation to the target. In this manner, multiple users can participate in a shot competition in real-time with dynamic scoring and visualizations of the same being transmitted to each linked image capturing devices (202).

[0080] In another example, one or more users can use the projectile tracking system (200) of the invention as a training system. In this embodiment, a user can establish a target (204), such as a static animal or traditional shaped target. The user can fire one or more projectiles (212) at the target (204) which can be scanned and tracked by the image capturing devices (202). In this embodiment, a user can place a digital overlay (208) over the target and identify whether the shot would have pierced a digitally rendered vital organ or target. Repeated uses of this scoring system can help a user improve their shooting technique over time.

[0081] In another example, one or more users can use the projectile tracking system (200) of the invention as a system to track and monitor their projectile shots, such as arrow shots. In this embodiment, a user can establish a target (204), such as a static animal or traditional shaped target. The user can then shoot one or more projectiles (212) at the target (204) which can be scanned and tracked by an image capturing device (202) as described herein. The successive shots and their placement in the target (204) can be tracked and displayed over time, and further saved in a memory component (not shown) of the image capturing device (202). Further, as described above each projectile (212) can further be tracked over repeated uses through identification of uniquely coded projectiles (212) as described above.

[0082] In each of the above embodiments, a user can generate a profile containing specific identifying information that can further be saved in a memory component (not shown) of the image capturing device (202). In this manner, multiple users can log into the projectile tracking system (200) and access any saved information, including profile, shot placement, shot placement over time, position and accuracy of shots, shots that hit or miss a vital organ, or a score based on gametype embodiments described above. In another example, one or more users can use the projectile tracking system (200) of the invention as a system to tune their projectile equipment, such as a bow well as various archery accessories such as cams, rests, stabilizers, and bow strings, as well as arrow type and shape, and broad head design, and the like. For example, as noted above, the projectile tracking system (200) of the invention can collect, save, and collate, either locally on an image capturing device (202) such as a cell phone, or through a remote server of cloud-based system, individual shots on one or more targets over time. As such, a user can identify if a certain bow, or bow type consistently strikes the target with a consistent degree of variance. For example, if a selected bow consistently hits the target to the right of the aiming point, the user can adjust the bow to compensate for this variance. In another example, if a certain bow, or bow type consistently strikes the target with a consistent degree of variance, the user can adjust their aim to compensate for this variance. In still further embodiments, if a selected arrow, and preferably a uniquely coded arrow, consistently hits the target to the right of the aiming point, the arrow can be adjusted by the user to compensate for this variance or can be discarded as defective or at the end of its useful life.

[0083] The present invention is directed to a firearm projectile system (300). As generally shown in Figure 7A, a user (306) can establish a physical target (304) at a desired location. The target (304) can include a static target, such as a hunting animal decoy or a paper or other similar target having the outline or image of a hunting animal on its surface. Example hunting animals can include deer, elk, moose, bear, boar, pronghorn, mountain goats, and the like. In one embodiment, the firearm tracking system (300) further includes an image capturing device (302). As generally shown in Figure 7A, the image capturing device (302) can preferably include a mobile computing device, such as a smartphone, laptop, digital camera, or scope as described herein. In this embodiment, the image capturing device (302) includes an imaging device, such as a camera that can capture an image the target (304). This captured image can be displayed, for example on the screen of a smartphone or similar device, or through a scope as described herein.

[0084] In a preferred embodiment, the image capturing device (302) can include an imaging device, such as a camera that can capture an image the target (304). This captured image can be displayed, for example on the screen of a smartphone or similar device. In some embodiments, the camera of the image capturing device (202) can capture static or video images and further identify and isolate a target (304) from said images, for example through light / edge / color recognition, manual isolation by a user or through Al-image recognition as generally described herein. In a preferred embodiment, the image capturing device (302) can include an imaging device, such as a camera that further includes a Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) component. As used herein, “LIDAR” refers to and encompasses any of light detection and ranging, laser radar, and laser detection and ranging. In this embodiment an image capturing device (302) can include a LID component that can manually or automatically scan and capture a 3 -dimensional (3D) image of the target (304). As further described below, a user can perform a LIDAR scan prior to, during or after shooting a projectile (312), such as a bullet from a firearm, into the target (304) which can be used as a visual guide to digitally superimpose an overlay (308) as generally described herein. The overlay (308) can further be positioned such that the firearm projectile entry points, also scanned and represented by the LIDAR generated image can, be visualized with respect to the overlay (308), such that the position, depth, and angle of entry (X) of the firearm projectile (312) can be determined relative to the overlay (308) so as to, for example determine if the firearm projectile would have hit a vital organ (310) resulting in a clean ethical kill or a hit a digitally rendered target.

[0085] The image capturing device (302) of the invention can further include a controller (not shown) responsive to the camera. In a preferred embodiment, the controller can include one or more hardware processors configured by machine-readable instructions to generate an overlay (306) that is positioned over the scan of a physical target and displayed by the image capturing device (302). In one preferred embodiment, the controller can be directed by machine-readable instructions to identify the target (304). In a preferred embodiment, the controller includes a recognition module (316) that can identify the target from the image captured by the camera of the image capturing device (302). The recognition module (316) can include a manual adjustment feature, as well as an alternatively an Al-trained algorithm or light / edge / color differentiation identification that recognizes the shape of the target (304), or animal displayed on the target (304). The recognition module (316), once it has identified the shape can direct an image generation module (318) to generate a digital representation of the target or target animal being displayed. In a preferred embodiment, the image generation module (318) generated a 2D, 3D or AR rendering of the internal anatomy of the animal presented by the target (304).

[0086] In one embodiment, the image generation module (318) is responsive to the image capturing device (302) and communicates the digital image of, for example the internal anatomy of the animal to be displayed by the device, for example through its display screen. As shown in Figure 6, the overlay (308) comprising the digital image of the internal anatomy of the animal is digitally superimposed on the scanned image of the target, in real-time or after the scan had been captured. The image generation module (318) can further be configured to automatically, or at the manual command of a user adjust the size and orientation of the overlay (308) to fit the target (304) or animal being presented on the surface of, for example, a paper target (304). In one embodiment, the overlay (308) can be fixed to the size and orientation of the target either automatically, or manually by a user such that the overlay (308) remains digitally fixed to the target (304) In a preferred embodiment, a user, viewing the scanned image of the target (304) through the display of the image capturing device (302) can move the view in any three-dimensional position in relation to the target while the overlay (304) of the target is maintained. In opener embodiment, the scanned image of a target (304) can be viewed through an optical scope (not shown) directly, or theory integration of the display of an AR generation device with the field of view of the scope relative to the viewer in real-time, or after the fact.

[0087] The overlay (308) of the invention can include a digital representation of the internal anatomical structures of the target animal or digitally rendered targets or other objects identified by the recognition module (316). In a preferred embodiment, the overlay (308) of the invention includes 2D, 3D or AR digital representations of one or more vital organs (310) such as the heart, diaphragm, lungs, and liver in their anticipated anatomical orientation. As further shown in Figure 7 A, a user can shoot a projectile (312), preferably a firearm projectile, at the target that will follow a trajectory (314). In one preferred embodiment, the image capturing device (302) can be configured to capture images, generally in the form of a scan of holes in the target (304) generated by the penetration of the firearm projectile (312). In certain preferred embodiments, the firearm projectile (312) be identified by the recognition module (316) which is in communication with the image generation module (318) which can transmit to the screen of the device (302) a digital image of the portion of the projectile (312) position that has penetrated the target (304). This can for example be displayed as a 2D, 3D or AR digitally rendered overlay line following the path of the firearm projectile’s (312) trajectory (314).

[0088] In a preferred embodiment, the firearm projectile’s (312) trajectory (314) can be calculated by the AR generation device (302) and displayed with respect to the overlay (308) As shown in Figure 7A, in this embodiment, the recognition module (316) of the invention can capture information related to the position of the user relative to the target and vice versa, as well as the relative angle and elevation differences between the user and the target. In another embodiment, the type and anticipated or actual speed of the firearm projectile can be unput or captured by the recognition module (316). For example, a user can input the type of firearm, as well as type and load of cartridge used to calculate an estimated trajectory. In this embodiment, the recognition module (316) can identify, for example, a hole created by the firearm projectile (312) in the target (304) and calculate an estimated trajectory (314) based on the above collection position and distance data. This estimated trajectory (314) can be communicated by the recognition module (316) to the image generation module (318) which can transmit to the screen of the device (302) a digital image of the portion of the firearm projectile (312) position that has penetrated the target (304). This can for example be displayed as a 2D or 3D detail overlay line following the path of the firearm projectile’s (312) estimated trajectory (314).

[0089] As shown in Figure 7B, in this embodiment, the recognition module (316) of the invention can scan and capture an image of one or more physical or digitally placed firearm projectile markers (322) positioned by a user in the holes in the target (304). These markers (322) can include physical markers that can be imaged and related to the position of the shooter in relation to the target as generally described herein to generate an anticipated trajectory (314) of, for example a firearm projectile (312) through a target (304) which can further be represented as part of an overlay (308) or other digital representation as described herein. As noted above, in certain embodiments, an orientation marker can be positioned on a target to provide a fixed or reference point to orient the overlay (308).

[0090] As further shown in Figure 7B, in this embodiment, the recognition module (316) of the invention can scan and capture an image of one or more physical or digitally placed firearm projectile trajectory rods (320) positioned by a user in the holes in the target (304) made by the trajectory. These periodical or digital rods, similar to the shaft of an arrow as described above can be imaged and analyzed to show an anticipated trajectory (314) of, for example a firearm projectile (312) through a target (304) which can further include an overlay (308) as described herein. As noted above, the overlay (308) of the invention can include a digital representation of the internal anatomical structures of the target animal, including anatomically positioned vital organs (310) or other anatomical features such a selector, the penetration of which by a firearm projectile would represent a high likelihood of a clean and ethical kill. In preferred embodiment, image capturing device (302) can scan one or more holes made by a firearm projectile (312) that have penetrated a target (304), which can further include an associated firearm projectile marker (322), and evaluate automatically or manually further identify, similar to a range finder device, the angle of entry (A) of the firearm projectile in relation to the orientation of the target (304) and estimate the path of the firearm projectile (312) in relation to the internal anatomical structures of the overlay (308) as describe above. In one example, the path of the firearm projectile (312) through the target (304) based on the angle of entry (A) can be displayed as a digital image that bisects the overlay (308) of the target (302). In this configuration, the image capturing device (302) can digitally show if the trajectory (314) of the firearm projectile (312) passes through a vital organ (310), target or not. Notably, the position of each firearm projectile (312) can be individually selected to be displayed or hidden and not visible until selected by a user, for example through a user interface on the image capturing device (302). In addition, individual vital organs (310) or other anatomical features that comprise an overlay (308) can be individually selected to be displayed or hidden and not visible until selected by a user, for example through a user interface on the image capturing device (302).

[0091] In some embodiments, placing a firearm projectile (312) through a vital organ, or other obj ect, can be scored via a numerical or other value. In this manner, one or more users can compete to generate the greatest number of accurate firearm projectile shots that pass through a vital organ or target scoring position. Additional numerical or other values can be awarded for hitting specific vital organs or target scoring positions. Scores representing hits on certain vital organs, or the number of consecutive hits on a vital organ, or the order of hits on multiple vital organs can be shared via a network with multiple users in remote locations and at disparate times.

[0092] In one embodiment, the firearm projectile trajectory rods (320) or firearm projectile markers (322) of the invention can be coded, such as by color, RFID transmitters, or other identifiable marking. In this manner, a user can select a uniquely coded projectile (312) that can be specifically identified by the image capturing device (302), for example by the recognition module (318) that is configured to recognize a user’s projectile trajectory rod (320) by its unique marking, RFID signature or other identification means. In this example, a plurality of users can each select a unique and differently coded projectile trajectory rods (320) or projectile markers (322) that can be specifically identified by the image capturing device (302) and further save and tracked. In this manner, multiple user can correlate a fired projectile (312) with a hole generated in the target (304) due to its penetration and a uniquely coded projectile trajectory rod (320) or projectile markers (322) that can associated with the hole created in the target (304) by the projectile (312). Each projectile shot or round of projectile shots can further be tracked projectile trajectory rods (320) or projectile markers (322). This ability to identify multiple unique projectile trajectory rods (320) or projectile markers (322) within the same target allows each user to track their individual shots, as well as score each shot relative to a digital overlay (308) as described above.

[0093] In another embodiment, the ability to identify multiple uniquely projectile trajectory rods (320) or firearm projectile markers (322) further allows multiple users to score each shot according to a standard firearm projectile target (304) having one or more scoring positions, such as one or more concentric rings with each position being assigned a numerical value. In this manner, the image capturing device (302) of the invention can scan the save an image each individual shot and its placement with respect to the target (304) and assign a score or numerical value. In this example, a user having the highest (or lowest) numerical score at the end of a round of shots can be awarded a digital victory identification. The score, number or order of shots, and type of target can be customized based on the desired competitive parameters of the user. Notably, the image capturing device (302) of the invention can scan the save an image each individual shot and its placement with respect to the target (304) in real-time, or after a round of shots has been filed.

[0094] In another embodiment, multiple remote users can participate in a linked event where they each shoot one or more projectiles (312), and preferably firearm projectiles (312) at a standardized target (304) which can be scored in a manner described above. In this embodiment, two or more users can each have an image capturing device (302), which can include a user interface having a unique personal log-in. In this example, a user can generate a profile with identifying information that can be used as a virtual avatar. The image capturing device (302) can further include computer readable software instructions to link with another image capturing device (302), for example over a wireless network. The linked image capturing devices (302) can scan and track the shots of each user in relation to a standardized target (304), with each shot being scored in a manner as described above. In one example, each user may have 3 shots to achieve the best numerical score or verified kill shot. Each shot can be scanned and tracked in real-time, or after the fact as described above. The score generated by the shots can be calculated and transmitted between linked image capturing devices (302) identifying a winner. In additional embodiments, a visual representation of each shot placed in relation to the target can be transmitted from one user’s linked image capturing devices (302) to another user’s device. The transmission can provide a real-time, or delayed video of the shot, or a graphical representation of each shot in relation to the target. In this manner, multiple users can participate in a shot competition in real-time with dynamic scoring and visualizations of the same being transmitted to each linked image capturing devices (302).

[0095] In another example, one or more users can use the firearm projectile tracking system (300) of the invention as a firearm projectile training system. In this embodiment, a user can establish a target (304), such as a static animal or traditional shaped target. The user can fire one or more firearm projectiles (312) at the target (304) which can be scanned and tracked by the image capturing devices (302) as described above. In this embodiment, a user can place a digital overlay (308) over the target and identify whether the shot would have pierced a vital organ. Repeated uses of this scoring system can help a user improve their shooting technique over time.

[0096] In another example, one or more users can use the firearm projectile tracking system (300) of the invention as a system to track and monitor their firearm projectile shots. In this embodiment, a user can establish a target (304), such as a static animal or traditional shaped target. The user can then shoot one or more firearm projectiles (312) at the target (304) which can be scanned and tracked by an image capturing device (302) as described herein. The successive firearm projectile shots and their placement in the target (304) can be tracked and displayed over time, and further saved in a memory component (not shown) of the image capturing device (302). Further, as described above each firearm projectile (312) can further be tracked over repeated uses through identification of uniquely coded firearm projectile markers as described above.

[0097] In each of the above embodiments, a user can generate a profile containing specific identifying information that can further be saved in a memory component (not shown) of the image capturing device (302). In this manner, multiple users can log into the firearm projectile tracking system (300) and access any saved information, including profile, shot placement, shot placement over time, position and accuracy of shots, shots that hit or miss a vital organ, or a score based on game-type embodiments described above.

[0098] In another example, one or more users can use the firearm projectile tracking system (300) of the invention as a system to tune their firearm. For example, as noted above, the projectile tracking system (300) of the invention can collect, save, and collate, either locally on an image capturing device (302) such as a cell phone, or through a remote server of cloud-based system, individual shots on one or more targets over time. As such, a user can identify if a certain firearm, firearm type, ammunition or ammunition type, scope or scope type consistently strikes the target with a consistent degree of variance. For example, if a selected firearm or ammunition load or type consistently hits the target to the right of the aiming point, the firearm or ammunition type or load, or scope can be adjusted by the user to compensate for this variance. In another example, if a certain firearm, or ammunition type or load type consistently strikes the target with a consistent degree of variance, the user can adjust their aim to compensate for this variance.

[0099] In one embodiment shown in Figure 8, a user can activate a digital code (420) to generate a digital overlay (408), such as a 2D, 3D or AR overlay, configured to be positioned over a target (404). In this embodiment, a user can activate the digital code (420) by manually entering an alphanumerical code through a designated website on a digital imaging device (402), such as a smartphone, or in an alternative preferred embodiment by taking a picture or scanning the QR code using digital imaging device (402), such as a smartphone. In this embodiment the digital imaging device (402) transmits the QR code data to a remote server or directly to specified “uniform resource locator” (URL), which then returns back an authorization interface allowing user to download a computer executable program, or temporally access a hosted executable program.

[0100] In this embodiment the digital imaging device (402) transmits the QR code data to a remote server or directly to specified “uniform resource locator” (URL), which then returns back an authorization interface allowing user to download a computer executable program, or temporally access a hosted executable program. The QR code (420) physical placement and size may be linked to AR / digital object size and placement, thus using the QR code to properly position and size the organs / other objects on a target or packaging.

[0101] Upon acceptance, the camera of user’s digital imaging device (402), which in a preferred embodiments a smartphone or other similar device, is accessed by the computer executable program and generates an overlay (408), which preferably includes a digital overlay one the internal organ placement of a selected animal. In this embodiment, the animal can be selected or can be associated with the digital code (420) to correspond to a physical target (404) that may be positioned near the digital code (420). In this preferred embodiment, the overlay (408) is manually or automatically positioned over the target (404) and further can be locked into positioned, again either automatically by the computer executable program as generally described above, or manually by a user. In this configuration, a user can move and observe target (404) with the stationary overlay (408) through the display screen of their AR generation device.

[0102] In one preferred embodiment, a target (404) can be established with, or near a digital code (420) in a retail or other exhibition space. A user activates the digital code (420) allowing user to download a computer executable program, or temporally access a hosted executable program that is specifically configured to display an overlay (408) over the corresponding target (404). Using this AR view, a user can further selected different projectiles (412) that can be digitally aimed and / or strike the target. In this embodiment, the position of the user and / or digital imaging device (402) in relation to the target (404) can generate a proposed angle of entry (A) and trajectory of the projectile (412), such as an arrow or bullet, and further show the proposed path of the projectile (414) through the digital overlay (408).

[0103] In an alternative embodiment a user can further authenticate the target (404) prior to generating an overlay (408) configured to be positioned over the authenticate target (404). In this embodiment, in addition to activating the digital code (420) as described above, a user can engage an authenticator (422) that is configured to allow the generation of the overlay (408) configured to be positioned over a target (404). For example, as shown in Figure 8, in this embodiment a target can be established with a digital code (420) as well as an authenticator (422), which can be configured to provide an authenticating signal to that can be received by an authenticator module (424) that can be responsive to a digital imaging device (402).

[0104] In a preferred embodiment a target (404) can be configured with a digital code (420) configured to generate a pre-selected overlay (408) that is specific for that target. Prior to a user being able to generate the pre-selected overlay (408), the digital imaging device (402) further received a signal from an authenticator (422), such as a radio frequency identification (RFID) chip or a near-field communication (NFC) tag configured to transmit a local signal receivable by a user’ s digital imaging device (402). This signal can be processed by an authenticator module (424) that can include temporary software downloaded to the user’s digital imaging device (402), or a remote computing system, such as a cloud-based server network.

[0105] Once the signal is processed by the authenticator module (424), the user’s digital imaging device (402) is allowed to generate the overlay (408) as described above. In this manner, a specific target can be matched with a specific overlay (408) and can further only be temporarily operable while the authenticator module (424) maintains an authenticating signal with the user’s digital imaging device (402). As such, in this configuration when a user attempts to generate an overlay (408) of a non-authorized target (404), it will be prevented absent the authenticating signal generated by the authenticator module (424). Moreover, in this configuration when a user generates an overlay (408) configured to match the size, shape, dimensions and brand of an authorized target (404).

[0106] In one preferred embodiment, a digital imaging device (402) can be responsive to a controller responsive to a can be directed by machine-readable instructions to identify the target (404). In a preferred embodiment, the controller includes a recognition module that can identify the target from the image captured by the camera of the digital imaging device (402). The recognition module can include an Al-trained algorithm, or edge / light / color detection and differentiation applications that recognizes the shape of the target (104), or animal displayed on the target (104). The recognition module, once it has identified the shape it can direct an image generation module to generate a digital representation of the target, object, or a target animal being displayed. In a preferred embodiment, the image generation module generates a 2D or 3D rendering of the internal anatomy of the animal presented by the target (404). As noted above, in certain embodiments, an orientation marker can be positioned on a target to provide a fixed or reference point to orient the overlay (308).

[0107] In the event the authenticating signal is lost, such as by the user moving out of range of the signal, or the overlay is only generated for a limited amount of time, the overlay (408) can be blocked until the authenticating signal is again received and processed by the authenticator module (424).

[0108] In still further embodiments, the overlay (408) generated by activation of a digital code (420) and authorization by an authenticator module (424) can further include marketing displays, such as price, logo, product information, purchasing means, as well as secondary ancillary products that a user could purchase. In still further embodiments, a user can modify the overlay (408), to include one or more digital projectiles, such as an arrow or bullet, which can interact with the overlay (408) as generally described herein. Embodiments of the present disclosure may comprise or utilize a special purpose or general -purpose computer including computer hardware, such as, for example, one or more processors and system memory, as discussed in greater detail below. Embodiments within the scope of the present disclosure also include physical and other computer- readable media for carrying or storing computer-executable instructions and / or data structures. In particular, one or more of the processes described herein may be implemented at least in part as instructions embodied in a non-transitory computer-readable medium and executable by one or more computing devices ( e.g., any of the media content access devices described herein). In general, a processor (e.g., a microprocessor) receives instructions, from a non-transitory computer- readable medium, (e.g., a memory, etc.), and executes those instructions, thereby performing one or more processes, including one or more of the processes described herein.

[0109] Computer-readable media can be any available media that can be accessed by a general purpose or special purpose computer system. Computer-readable media that store computerexecutable instructions are non-transitory computer-readable storage media (devices). Computer- readable media that carry computer-executable instructions are transmission media. Thus, by way of example, and not limitation, embodiments of the disclosure can comprise at least two distinct kinds of computer-readable medias: non-transitory computer-readable storage media (devices) and transmission media. Non-transitory computer-readable storage media (devices) includes RAM, ROM, EEPROM, CD-ROM, solid state drives (“SSDs”) (e.g., based on ~), Flash memory, phasechange memory (“PCM”), other types of memory, other optical disk storage, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium which can be used to store desired program code means in the form of computer-executable instructions or data structures and which can be accessed by a general purpose or special purpose computer.

[0110] A “network” is defined as one or more data links that enable the transport of electronic data between computer systems and / or modules and / or other electronic devices. When information is transferred or provided over a network or another communications connection ( either hardwired, wireless, or a combination of hardwired or wireless) to a computer, the computer properly views the connection as a transmission medium. Transmissions media can include a network and / or data links which can be used to carry desired program code means in the form of computer-executable instructions or data structures and which can be accessed by a general purpose or special purpose computer. Combinations of the above should also be included within the scope of computer readable media.

[0111] Further, upon reaching various computer system components, program code means in the form of computer-executable instructions or data structures can be transferred automatically from transmission media to non-transitory computer-readable storage media (devices) (or vice versa). For example, computer-executable instructions or data structures received over a network or data link can be buffered in RAM within a network interface module (e.g., a “NIC”), and then eventually transferred to computer system RAM and / or to less volatile computer storage media (devices) at a computer system. Thus, it should be understood that non-transitory computer- readable storage media (devices) can be included in computer system components that also (or even primarily) utilize transmission media.

[0112] Computer-executable instructions comprise, for example, instructions and data which, when executed at a processor, cause a general-purpose computer, special purpose computer, or special purpose processing device to perform a certain function or group of functions. In some embodiments, computer-executable instructions are executed on a general-purpose computer to turn the general-purpose computer into a special purpose computer implementing elements of the disclosure. The computer executable instructions may be, for example, binaries, intermediate format instructions such as assembly language, or even source code. Although the subject matter has been described in language specific to structural features and / or methodological acts, it is to be understood that the subject matter defined in the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the described features or acts described above. Rather, the described features and acts are disclosed as example forms of implementing the claims.

[0113] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the disclosure may be practiced in network computing environments with many types of computer system configurations, including, personal computers, desktop computers, laptop computers, message processors, hand-held devices, multiprocessor systems, microprocessor-based or programmable consumer electronics, network PCs, minicomputers, mainframe computers, mobile telephones, PDAs, tablets, pagers, routers, switches, and the like. The disclosure may also be practiced in distributed system environments where local and remote computer systems, which are linked ( either by hardwired data links, wireless data links, or by a combination of hardwired and wireless data links) through a network, both perform tasks. In a distributed system environment, program modules may be located in both local and remote memory storage devices.

[0114] Embodiments of the present disclosure can also be implemented in cloud computing environments. In this description, “cloud computing” is defined as a model for enabling on- demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources. For example, cloud computing can be employed in the marketplace to offer ubiquitous and convenient on-demand access to the shared pool of configurable computing resources. The shared pool of configurable computing resources can be rapidly provisioned via virtualization and released with low management effort or service provider interaction, and then scaled accordingly. A cloudcomputing model can be composed of various characteristics such as, for example, on-demand self-service, broad network access, resource pooling, rapid elasticity, measured service, and so forth. A cloud-computing model can also expose various service models, such as, for example, Software as a Service (“SaaS”), Platform as a Service (“PaaS”), and Infrastructure as a Service (“laaS”). A cloud-computing model can also be deployed using different deployment models such as private cloud, community cloud, public cloud, hybrid cloud, and so forth. In this description and in the claims, a “cloud-computing environment” is an environment in which cloud computing is employed.

[0115] Any claims set forth at any time are hereby incorporated by reference as part of this description of the invention, and the applicant expressly reserves the right to use all of or a portion of such incorporated content of such claims as additional description to support any of or all of the claims or any element or component thereof, and the applicant further expressly reserves the right to move any portion of or all of the incorporated content of such claims or any element or component thereof from the description into the claims or vice-versa as necessary to define the matter for which protection is sought by this application or by any subsequent continuation, division, or continuation-in-part application thereof, or to obtain any benefit of, reduction in fees pursuant to, or to comply with the patent laws, rules, or regulations of any country or treaty, and such content incorporated by reference shall survive during the entire pendency of this application including any subsequent continuation, division, or continuation-in-part application thereof or any reissue or extension thereon. The inventive subject matter is to include, but certainly not be limited as, a system substantially as herein described with reference to any one or more of the Figures and Descriptions (including the following: for example, the process according to any claims and further comprising any of the steps as shown in any Figures, separately, in any combination or permutation).

[0116] CLAIMS

[0117] What is claimed is

[0118] 1. A method of establishing a digital image projectile system comprising:

[0119] - capturing an image of a target using least one digital image device;

Claims

- identifying the target and selecting a digital overlay wherein said overlay represent a 2D and / or 3D anatomical position of the internal anatomy of the target, or other geometric shape or target, wherein the overlay can optionally be an augmented reality (AR) overlay;- displaying and fitting the overlay to the target;- capturing an image of a projectile and providing an indication whether the projectile passed through a vital organ portion of the digital overlay.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein said digital image generation device is a smartphone.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein said target comprises an animal target or a paper target having an image of a target.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein said step of fitting comprises the step of manually or automatically fitting the digital image overlay using an orientation marker positioned on the target.

5. The method of claim 1, wherein said step of capturing comprises an image capturing module capturing one or more of the following:- capturing an actual or estimated trajectory of a projectile;- capturing an actual or estimated depth of penetration of a projectile; and- capturing an actual or estimated angle of entry of a projectile; or- capturing the position of one or more projectile rods or projectile markers.

6. The method of claim 1, wherein said step of providing an indication comprises an image generation module displaying a digital overlay of one or more of the following:- an actual or estimated trajectory of a projectile;- actual or estimated depth of penetration of a projectile; and- actual or estimated angle of entry of a projectile.

7. The method of claim 6, further comprising wherein said digital overlay of the projectile passes through a vital organ position of the target overlay, the machine-readable instructions generate a numerical or other value for the user.

8. The method of claim 6, wherein said overlay of the projectile in relation to the target overlay is saved and / or transmitted to a second digital image generation device through a network.

9. The method of claim 1, wherein said step of capturing an image comprises scanning the target, wherein said step of scanning optionally comprises the step of LIDAR scanning the target.

10. A digital image projectile system comprising:- at least one digital image generation device having one or more hardware processors configured by machine-readable instructions to recognize a target, generate a digital overlay and fit the overlay to the target, wherein said digital overlay represent a 2D and / or 3D anatomical position of the internal anatomy of the target.

11. The system of claim 10, wherein said digital image generation device is a smartphone.

12. The system of claim 10, further comprising wherein said digital image generation device is responsive to a recognition module configured to recognize a static target.

13. The system of claim 10, further comprising wherein said digital image generation device is responsive to an image generation module configured to generate a digital overlay and fit the digital overlay to the target.

14. The system of claim 10, wherein said digital overlay comprises an augmented reality (AR) overlay.

15. The system of claim 12, wherein said recognition module is configured to capture one or more of the following:- an actual or estimated trajectory of a projectile;- an actual or estimated depth or path of penetration of a projectile;- an actual or estimated angle of entry of a projectile; or- the position of one or more trajectory rods or projectile markers.

16. The system of claim 13, wherein said image generation module is configured to display an overlay of one or more of the following:- an actual or estimated trajectory of a projectile;- an actual or estimated depth or path of penetration of a projectile; and- an actual or estimated angle of entry of a projectile.

17. The system of claim 16, wherein said overlay of the projectile passes through a vital organ or other digitally represented object position of the target overlay, the machine-readable instructions generate a numerical or other value for the user.

18. The system of claim 10, wherein said digital image device is linked to a network with a plurality of digital image devices.

19. The system of claim 16, wherein said overlay of the projectile in relation to the target overlay is saved and / or transmitted to a second digital image through a network.

20. The system of claim 10, wherein said target is selected from a deer, an elk, a bear, a pronghorn, a mountain goat, a game animal, human, or geometric shape, or a combination of the same.

21. An augmented reality (AR) projectile system comprising:- at least one AR generation device having one or more hardware processors configured by machine-readable instructions to scan a target, generate an AR overlay and fit the overlay to the target, wherein said AR overlay represent a 2D and / or 3D anatomical position of the internal anatomy of the target.

22. The system of claim 21, wherein said AR generation device is a smartphone.

23. The system of claim 21, further comprising wherein said AR generation device is responsive to a recognition module configured to recognize a static target.

24. The system of claim 21 , further comprising wherein said AR generation device is responsive to an image generation module configured to generate an AR overlay and fit the AR overlay to the target.

25. The system of claim 21, wherein said AR overlay comprises one or more 2D and / or 3D AR vital organs.

26. The system of claim 23, wherein said recognition module is configured to capture one or more of the following:- an actual or estimated trajectory of a projectile;- an actual or estimated depth of penetration of a projectile; and- an actual or estimated angle of entry of a projectile; or- the position of one or more projectile rods or projectile markers.

27. The system of claim 24, wherein said image generation module is configured to display an AR overlay of one or more of the following:- an actual or estimated trajectory of a projectile;- an actual or estimated depth of penetration of a projectile; and- an actual or estimated angle of entry of a projectile.

28. The system of claim 27, wherein said overlay of the projectile passes through a vital organ or other digitally represented object position of the target overlay, the machine-readable instructions generate a numerical or other value for the user.

29. The system of claim 27, wherein said overlay of the projectile in relation to the target overlay is saved and / or transmitted to a second AR generation device through a network.

31. The system of claim 21, wherein said target is selected from a deer, an elk, a bear, a pronghorn, a mountain goat, a game animal, human, or geometric shape, or a combination of the same32. The system of claim 1, wherein said scan captures a 3D image of the target and one or more projectiles, and wherein said scan further comprises a LIDAR scan.

33. A method of establishing an augmented reality (AR) projectile system comprising:- capturing an image of a target using least one AR generation device;- identifying the target and selecting a digital AR overlay wherein said AR overlay represent a 2D and / or 3D anatomical position of the internal anatomy of the target or a geometrical projectile target;- displaying and fitting the AR overlay to the target;- capturing an image of a projectile and providing an indication whether the projectile passed through a vital organ portion of the AR overlay.

34. The method of claim 33, wherein said AR generation device is a smartphone.

35. The method of claim 33, wherein said target comprises an animal target or a paper target having an image of a target.

36. The method of claim 33, wherein said step of fitting comprises the step of manually or automatically fitting the AR overlay.

37. The method of claim 33, wherein said step of capturing comprises an image capturing module capturing one or more of the following:- capturing an actual or estimated trajectory of a projectile;- capturing an actual or estimated depth of penetration of a projectile;- capturing an actual or estimated angle of entry of a projectile; or- capturing the position of one or more projectile rods or projectile markers.

38. The method of claim 33, wherein said step of providing an indication comprises an image generation module displaying an AR overlay of one or more of the following:- an actual or estimated trajectory of a projectile;- actual or estimated depth of penetration of a projectile; andactual or estimated angle of entry of a projectile.

39. The method of claim 38, further comprising wherein said AR overlay of the projectile passes through a vital organ position of the target overlay or the geometric projectile target, the machine- readable instructions generate a numerical or other point for a user.

40. The method of claim 38, wherein said overlay of the projectile in relation to the target overlay is saved and / or transmitted to a second AR generation device through a network.

41. The method of claim 33, wherein said step of capturing an image comprises scanning the target, wherein said step of scanning optionally comprises the step of LIDAR scanning the target.

42. A projectile training system comprising:- a digital imaging device having:- a scanner configured to capture an image of a target and the record the position of one or more projectiles in relation to the target;- an image generation module configured to generate a digital overlay and fit the overlay to the target, wherein said overlay represent a 2D and / or 3D anatomical and / or AR position of the internal anatomy of the target, or a geometrical projectile target or object;- a display configured to show the surface and / or internal position of the one or more projectiles in relation to the overlay.

43. The system of claim 42, wherein the position of the one or more projectiles are assigned a numerical or other value based on their proximity in relation to the overlay of to the internal anatomy of the target, or a geometrical or other projectile target.

44. The system of claim 42, wherein said scanner comprises a digital camera, or a LIDAR scanner.

45. The system of claim 42, wherein said one or more projectiles comprise one or more coded projectiles.

46. The system of claim 42, wherein the position of the one or more projectiles is saved locally on the digital imaging device or through a remote server or cloud network.

47. The system of claim 42, further comprising an image recognition module configured to capture one or more of the following:- an actual or estimated trajectory of a projectile;- an actual or estimated depth of penetration of a projectile;- an actual or estimated angle of entry of a projectile; or- the position of one or more projectile rods or projectile markers.

48. The system of claim 42, wherein said image generation module is configured to display an AR overlay of one or more of the following:- an actual or estimated trajectory of a projectile;- an actual or estimated depth of penetration of a projectile; and- an actual or estimated angle of entry of a projectile.

49. The system of claim 42, wherein said digital imaging device is linked to a network with a plurality of digital imaging device.

50. The system of claim 49, wherein two or more digital imaging device s are linked to one another such that the surface and / or internal position of the one or more projectiles in relation to the overlay from a first digital imaging device can be displayed on a second digital imaging device.

51. The system of claim 42, wherein said overlay of the projectile in relation to the target overlay is saved and / or transmitted to a second digital imaging device through a network.

52. The system of claim 42, wherein said digital imaging device is a smartphone.

53. The system of claim 42, further comprising wherein said digital imaging device is responsive to a recognition module configured to recognize a target.

54. The system of claim 42, further comprising wherein said digital imaging device is responsive to an image generation module configured to generate a digital overlay and fit the digital overlay to the target, wherein the overlay is oriented to an orientation market on the target.

55. A digital projectile tracking system comprising:- at least one image capturing device having one or more hardware processors configured by machine-readable instructions to recognize a target, generate a digital overlay and fit the overlay to the target, wherein said digital overlay represent a 2D, 3D or AR anatomical position of the internal anatomy of the target or other geometric shape.

56. The system of claim 55, wherein said image capturing device is a smartphone.

57. The system of claim 55, further comprising wherein said image capturing device is responsive to a recognition module configured to recognize a static target or moving target.

58. The system of claim 55, further comprising wherein said image capturing device is responsive to an image generation module configured to generate a digital overlay and fit the digital overlay to the target.

59. The system of claim 55, wherein said digital overlay comprises one or more digital vital organs.

60. The system of claim 57, wherein said recognition module is configured to capture one or more of the following:- an actual or estimated trajectory of a projectile;- an actual or estimated depth of penetration of a projectile; and- an actual or estimated angle of entry of a projectile; or- the position of one or more projectile rods or projectile markers.

61. The system of claim 58, wherein said image generation module is configured to display a digital overlay of one or more of the following:- an actual or estimated trajectory of a projectile;- an actual or estimated depth or path of penetration of a projectile; and- an actual or estimated angle of entry of a projectile.

62. The system of claim 61, wherein said overlay of the projectile passes through a vital organ position of the target overlay, the machine-readable instructions generate a numerical or other value for the user.

63. The system of claim 55, wherein said image capturing device is linked to a network with a plurality of image capturing devices.

64. The system of claim 61, wherein said overlay of the projectile in relation to the target overlay is saved and / or transmitted to a second image capturing device through a network.

65. The system of claim 55, wherein said target is selected from a deer, an elk, a bear, a pronghorn, a mountain goat, or a combination of the same.

66. The system of claim 55, wherein said image capturing device comprises a digital camera or LIDAR scanner.

67. The system of claim 66, wherein said scan captures a 3D virtual image of the target and one or more projectiles.

68. The system of claim 67, wherein said scan occurs after one or more projectiles have struck the target.

69. A method of establishing a projectile tracking system comprising:- capturing an image of a target using least one image capturing device;- identifying the target and selecting a digital overlay wherein said digital overlay represent the anatomical position of the internal anatomy of the target;- displaying and fitting the digital overlay to the target; andcapturing an image of a projectile and providing an indication whether the projectile passed through a vital organ portion of the digital overlay.

70. The method of claim 69, wherein said image capturing device is a smartphone.

71. The method of claim 69, wherein said target comprises an animal target or a paper target having an image of a target.

72. The method of claim 69, wherein said step of fitting comprises the step of manually or automatically fitting the digital overlay.

73. The method of claim 69, wherein said step of capturing comprises an image capturing module capturing one or more of the following:- capturing an actual or estimated trajectory of a projectile;- capturing an actual or estimated depth of penetration of a projectile;- capturing an actual or estimated angle of entry of a projectile; or- the position of one or more projectile rods or projectile markers.

74. The method of claim 69, wherein said step of providing an indication comprises an image generation module displaying a digital overlay of one or more of the following:- an actual or estimated trajectory of a projectile;- actual or estimated depth of penetration of a projectile; and- actual or estimated angle of entry of a projectile.

75. The method of claim 74, further comprising wherein said digital overlay of the projectile passes through a vital organ position of the target overlay, the machine-readable instructions generate a numerical or other value for the user.

76. The method of claim 74, wherein said overlay of the projectile in relation to the target overlay is saved and / or transmitted to a second image capturing device through a network.

77. The method of claim 69, wherein said step of capturing an image comprises scanning the target, wherein said step of scanning optionally comprises the step of LIDAR scanning the target or digitally capturing one or more images of the target.

78. The method of claim 77, wherein said scan captures a 3D image of the target and one or more projectiles.

79. The method of claim 77, wherein said scan occurs after one or more projectiles have struck the target.

80. A projectile tracking system comprising:- at least one image capturing device having one or more hardware processors configured by machine-readable instructions to scan a target, generate a digital overlay and fit the overlay to the target, wherein said digital overlay represent a digital rendering or the anatomical position of the internal anatomy of the target, or a digital rendering or a target or geometric shape, wherein the target is a static, moving target, or a live animal.

81. The system of claim 80, wherein said image capturing device is a smartphone.

82. The system of claim 80, further comprising wherein said image capturing device is responsive to a recognition module configured to recognize a static target.

83. The system of claim 80, further comprising wherein said image capturing device is responsive to an image generation module configured to generate a digital overlay and fit the digital overlay to the target.

84. The system of claim 80, wherein said digital overlay comprises one or more 2D and / or 3D digital vital organs.

85. The system of claim 82, wherein said recognition module is configured to capture one or more of the following:- an actual or estimated trajectory of a projectile;- an actual or estimated depth of penetration of a projectile;- an actual or estimated angle of entry of a projectile; or- the position of one or more projectile rods or projectile markers.

86. The system of claim 83, wherein said image generation module is configured to display a digital overlay of one or more of the following:- an actual or estimated trajectory of a projectile;- an actual or estimated depth of penetration of a projectile; and- an actual or estimated angle of entry of a projectile.

87. The system of claim 86, wherein said overlay of the projectile passes through a vital organ position of the target overlay, the machine-readable instructions generate a numerical or other value for the user.

88. The system of claim 80, wherein said image capturing device is linked to a network with a plurality of image capturing devices.

89. The system of claim 86, wherein said overlay of the projectile in relation to the target overlay is saved and / or transmitted to a second image capturing device through a network.

90. The system of claim 80, wherein said target is selected from a deer, an elk, a bear, a pronghorn, a mountain goat, or a combination of the same.

91. The system of claim 80, wherein said scan comprises a LIDAR scan or one or more images capture by a digital camera.

92. The system of claim 80, wherein said scan captures a 3D image of the target and one or more projectiles.

93. The system of claim 80, wherein said scan occurs after one or more projectiles have struck the target.

94. A method of establishing a projectile tracking system comprising:- capturing an image of a target using least one image capturing device;- identifying the target and selecting a digital overlay wherein said digital overlay represent a 2D and / or 3D anatomical position of the internal anatomy of the target or a geometrical projectile target;- displaying and fitting the digital overlay to the target; and- capturing an image of a projectile and providing an indication whether the projectile passed through a vital organ portion or scoring position of the digital overlay.

95. The method of claim 94, wherein said image capturing device is a smartphone.

96. The method of claim 94, wherein said target comprises an animal target or a paper target having an image of a target.

97. The method of claim 94, wherein said step of fitting comprises the step of manually or automatically fitting the digital overlay.

98. The method of claim 94, wherein said step of capturing comprises an image capturing module capturing one or more of the following:- capturing an actual or estimated trajectory of a projectile;- capturing an actual or estimated depth of penetration of a projectile;- capturing an actual or estimated angle of entry of a projectile; or- capturing the position of one or more projectile rods or projectile markers.

99. The method of claim 94, wherein said step of providing an indication comprises an image generation module displaying a digital overlay of one or more of the following:- an actual or estimated trajectory of a projectile;- actual or estimated depth of penetration of a projectile; andactual or estimated angle of entry of a projectile.

100. The method of claim 99, further comprising wherein said digital overlay of the projectile passes through a vital organ position of the target overlay or the scoring position, the machine- readable instructions generate a numerical or other value for a user.

101. The method of claim 99, wherein said overlay of the projectile in relation to the target overlay is saved and / or transmitted to a second image capturing device through a network.

102. The method of claim 94, wherein said step of capturing an image comprises scanning the target, wherein said step of scanning optionally comprises the step of LIDAR scanning the target.

103. The method of claim 102, wherein said scan captures a 3D image of the target and one or more projectiles.

104. The method of claim 103, wherein said scan occurs after one or more projectiles have struck the target.

105. A projectile training system comprising:- an image capturing device having:- a scanner configured to capture an image of a target and the record the position of one or more projectiles in relation to the target;- an image generation module configured to generate a digital overlay and fit the overlay to the target, wherein said digital overlay represent a 2D and / or 3D anatomical position of the internal anatomy of the target, or a geometrical projectile target;- a display configured to show the surface and / or internal position of the one or more projectiles in relation to the overlay.

106. The system of claim 105, wherein the position of the one or more projectiles are assigned a numerical or other value based on their proximity in relation to the overlay of to the internal anatomy of the target, or a geometrical or other projectile target.

107. The system of claim 105, wherein said scanner comprises a LIDAR scanner or a digital camera.

108. The system of claim 105, wherein said one or more projectiles comprise one or more coded projectiles.

109. The system of claim 105, wherein the position of the one or more projectiles is saved locally on the image capturing device or through a remote server or cloud network.

110. The system of claim 105, further comprising an image recognition module configured to capture one or more of the following:- an actual or estimated trajectory of a projectile;- an actual or estimated depth of penetration of a projectile;- an actual or estimated angle of entry of a projectile; or- capturing the position of one or more projectile rods or projectile markers.

111. The system of claim 105, wherein said image generation module is configured to display a digital overlay of one or more of the following:- an actual or estimated trajectory of a projectile;- an actual or estimated depth of penetration of a projectile; and- an actual or estimated angle of entry of a projectile.

112. The system of claim 105, wherein said image capturing device is linked to a network with a plurality of image capturing devices.

113. The system of claim 112, wherein two or more image capturing devices are linked to one another such that the surface and / or internal position of the one or more projectiles in relation tothe overlay from a first image capturing device can be displayed on a second image capturing device.

114. The system of claim 105, wherein said overlay of the projectile in relation to the target overlay is saved and / or transmitted to a second image capturing device through a network.

115. The system of claim 105, wherein said image capturing device is a smartphone.

116. The system of claim 105, further comprising wherein said image capturing device is responsive to a recognition module configured to recognize a static target.

117. The system of claim 105, further comprising wherein said image capturing device is responsive to an image generation module configured to generate a digital overlay and fit the digital overlay to the target.

118. An augmented reality (AR) projectile system comprising:- a digital code;- at least one AR generation device having one or more hardware processors configured by machine-readable instructions to recognize digital code and access computer executable instructions configured to recognize a target, generate an AR overlay and optionally fit the overlay to the target, wherein said AR overlay represent a 2D and / or 3D anatomical position of the internal anatomy of the target.

119. The system of claim 118, wherein said AR generation device is a smartphone.

120. The system of claim 118, further comprising wherein said AR generation device is responsive to a recognition module configured to recognize a static target.

121. The system of claim 118, further comprising wherein said AR generation device is responsive to an image generation module configured to generate an AR overlay and fit the AR overlay to the target or other object.

122. The system of claim 118, wherein said AR overlay comprises one or more 2D and / or 3D AR vital organs or other digitally represented objects.

123. The system of claim 118, wherein said digital code comprises a QR code.

124. The system of claim 118, wherein said computer executable instructions comprise temporary use of downloadable computer executable instructions provided through a uniform resource locator (URL).

125. The system of claim 118, wherein said target is selected from a deer, an elk, a bear, a pronghorn, a mountain goat, or a combination of the same.

126. A method of establishing an augmented reality (AR) projectile system comprising:- scanning a digital code using an AR generation device directed to a uniform resource locator (URL);- downloading computer executable instructions from said URL, wherein the computer executable instructions identifying the target and generates a digital AR overlay;- displaying AR overlay.

127. The method of claim 126, wherein said AR generation device is a smartphone.

128. The method of claim 126, wherein said target comprises an animal target or a paper target having an image of a target.

129. The method of claim 126, wherein said step of fitting comprises the step of manually or automatically fitting the AR overlay.

130. The method of claim 126, wherein said digital code comprises a QR code.

131. The method of claim 126, wherein said AR overlay represents a 2D and / or 3D anatomical position of the internal anatomy of the target.

132. The method of claim 126, wherein said AR overlay is generated for a limited period of time.

133. An augmented reality (AR) projectile system comprising:- a digital code;- at least one AR generation device having one or more hardware processors configured by machine-readable instructions to recognize digital code and access computer executable instructions configured to recognize a target, generate an AR overlay and optionally fit the overlay to the target, wherein said AR overlay represent a 2D and / or 3D anatomical position of the internal anatomy of the target;- at least one authenticator configured to transmit an authentication signal;- an authenticator module responsive to the AR generation device and configured to receive the authentication signal from the authenticator and authenticate the target and allow the generation of the overlay.

134. The system of claim 133, wherein said AR generation device is a smartphone.

135. The system of claim 133, further comprising wherein said AR generation device is responsive to a recognition module configured to recognize a static target.

136. The system of claim 133, further comprising wherein said AR generation device is responsive to an image generation module configured to generate an AR overlay and fit the AR overlay to the target.

137. The system of claim 133, wherein said AR overlay comprises one or more 2D and / or 3D AR vital organs.

138. The system of claim 133, wherein said digital code comprises a QR code.

139. The system of claim 133, wherein said computer executable instructions comprise temporary use of downloadable computer executable instructions provided through a uniform resource locator (URL).

140. The system of claim 133, wherein said target is selected from a deer, an elk, a bear, a pronghorn, a mountain goat, or a combination of the same.

141. The system of claim 133, wherein said AR overlay is generated only for a limited period of time.

142. The system of claim 133, wherein said authenticator comprises an RFID, or a near-field communication (NFC) tag.

143. The system of claim 133, wherein said authenticator is unique to the target, or the design or shape of the target.

144. The system of claim 133, wherein said authenticator module is installed remote from the AR generation device.

145. A method of establishing an augmented reality (AR) projectile system comprising:- scanning a digital code using an AR generation device directed to a uniform resource locator (URL);- downloading computer executable instructions from said URL, wherein the computer executable instructions identifying the target and generates a digital AR overlay;- transmitting an authentication signal from an authenticator;- receiving the authentication signal from the authenticator and authenticating the target through an authentication module.- displaying the AR overlay to the authenticated target.

146. The method of claim 145, wherein said AR generation device is a smartphone.

147. The method of claim 145, wherein said target comprises an animal target or a paper target having an image of a target.

148. The method of claim 145, wherein said step of fitting comprises the step of manually or automatically fitting the AR overlay.

149. The method of claim 145, wherein said digital code comprises a QR code.

150. The method of claim 145, wherein said AR overlay represents a 2D and / or 3D anatomical position of the internal anatomy of the target.

151. The method of claim 145, wherein said AR overlay is generated only for a limited period of time.

152. The method of claim 145, wherein said authenticator comprises an RFID, or a near-field communication (NFC) tag.

153. The system of claim 145, wherein said authenticator is unique to the target, or the design or shape of the target.

154. The method of claim 145, wherein said authenticator module is installed remote from the AR generation device.

155. The projectile of any claims above wherein the projectile is selected from: an arrow, a bolt, or a bullet.

156. A digital projectile system comprising:- a digital code;- at least one digital imaging device having one or more hardware processors configured by machine-readable instructions to recognize digital code and access computer executableinstructions configured to recognize a target, generate a digital overlay that is positioned over the target.

157. The system of claim 156, wherein said digital imaging device is a smartphone.

158. The system of claim 156, further comprising wherein said digital imaging device is responsive to a recognition module configured to recognize a static target.

159. The system of claim 156, further comprising wherein said digital imaging device is responsive to an image generation module configured to generate a digital overlay and fit the overlay to the target or other object.

160. The system of claim 156, wherein said digital overlay is selected from: a 2D or 3D representation of the internal anatomy of the digitally target positioned on or within the target, a 2D or 3D representation of a target digitally positioned on or within the target, a 2D or 3D representation of geometric shape digitally positioned on or within the target.

161. The system of claim 156, wherein said digital code comprises a QR code, a near-field communication (NFC) tag, an RFID chip, a computer readable text code, or a password.

162. The system of claim 156, wherein said digital code is configured to correspond to one or more specific target characteristics.

163. The system of claim 156, wherein said one or more specific target characteristics includes a target shape, size, outline, type, brand, or other configuration.

164. The system of claim 156, wherein said computer executable instructions comprise temporary use of downloadable computer executable instructions provided through a uniform resource locator (URL).

165. The system of claim 156, wherein said target further comprises a digital orientation marker.

166. The system of claim 165, wherein said digital orientation marker is positioned on the surface of the target and is configured to orient the digital overlay.

167. The system of claim 165, wherein said digital orientation marker is configured to correspond to one or more specific target characteristics.

168. The system of claim 165, wherein said digital orientation marker is configured to allow a user to adjust the size and / or orientation of the digital overlay to fit the target.

169. The system of claim 168, wherein said one or more specific target characteristics includes a target shape, size, outline, type, brand, or other configuration.

170. The system of claim 156, wherein said target comprises a 2D target or a 3D target, or an image of a 2D or 3D target.

171. The system of claim 156, wherein said digital code is positioned on the target.

172. The system of claim 156, wherein said digital code is positioned on the target packaging.

173. The system of claim 156, wherein said digital imaging device comprises recognition module responsive to the hardware processors configured by machine-readable instructions configured to capture an image of a projectile that has struck the target.

174. The system of claim 173, wherein said recognition module can detect or determine one or more of the following:- an actual or estimated trajectory of a projectile;- an actual or estimated depth or path of penetration of a projectile;- an actual or estimated angle of entry of a projectile; or- the position of one or more trajectory rods or projectile markers.

175. The system of claim 174, wherein said digital imaging device comprises an image generation module responsive to the hardware processors configured by machine-readable instructions configured to generate and digitally display one or more of the following:- an actual or estimated trajectory of a projectile with respect to the target or digital overlay;- an actual or estimated depth or path of penetration of a projectile with respect to the target or digital overlay; and- an actual or estimated angle of entry of a projectile with respect to the target or digital overlay.

176. The system of claim 175, wherein when the digital display of the projectile, or a portion thereof, passes through a vital organ or other digitally represented object position of the overlay, the machine-readable instructions generate a numerical or other value for the user.

177. The system of claim 176, wherein when the projectile portion comprises the shaft of an arrow, or the broadhead of an arrow.

178. The system of claim 156, wherein said digital imaging device is linked to a network with a plurality of digital imaging device.

179. The system of claim 175 or 176, wherein said overlay of the projectile in relation to the target overlay is saved and / or transmitted to a second digital imaging device through a network.

180. The system of claim 156, further comprising at least one authenticator configured to transmit an authentication signal.

181. The system of claim 180, further comprising an authenticator module responsive to the digital imaging device and configured to receive the authentication signal from the authenticator and authenticate the target and allow the generation of the overlay182. The system of claim 180, wherein said authenticator comprises an RFID.

183. The system of claim 180, wherein said authenticator is unique to the target, or the design or shape of the target.

184. The system of claim 183, wherein said authenticator module is installed remote from the digital imaging device.

185. The system of any claim above, wherein the digital target overlay and / or the overlay of the projectile in relation to the target overlay are generated in real-time.

186. A method of establishing an augmented reality (AR) projectile system comprising:- receiving or scanning a digital code using a digital imaging device;- downloading computer executable instructions from said digital, wherein the computer executable instructions a generate a digital overlay for a target; and- displaying digital overlay on the digital imaging device.

187. The method of claim 186, wherein said digital imaging device is a smartphone.

188. The method of claim 186, wherein said target comprises a 2D target or a 3D target.

189. The method of claim 186, wherein said step of displaying comprises the step of manually or automatically fitting the digital overlay to the target.

190. The method of claim 186, wherein said digital code comprises a QR code, a near-field communication (NFC) tag, an RFID chip, a computer readable text code, or a password.

191. The method of claim 186, wherein said digital overlay is selected from: a 2D or 3D representation of the internal anatomy of the digitally target positioned on or within the target, a 2D or 3D representation of a target digitally positioned on or within the target, a 2D or 3D representation of geometric shape digitally positioned on or within the target192. The method of claim 186, wherein said digital overlay is generated for a limited period of time.

193. The method of claim 192, wherein said step of fitting comprises recognizing a digital orientation marker is positioned on the surface of the target, wherein the marker is configured to orient the digital overlay.

194. The method of claim 193, wherein said digital orientation marker is configured to correspond to one or more specific target characteristics.

195. The method of claim 193, wherein said digital orientation marker is configured to allow a user to adjust the size and / or orientation of the digital overlay to fit the target.

196. The method of claim 194, wherein said one or more specific target characteristics includes a target shape, size, outline, type, brand, or other configuration.

197. The method of claim 186, wherein said target comprises a 2D target or a 3D target, or an image of a 2D or 3D target.

198. The method of claim 186, wherein said digital code is positioned on the target.

199. The method of claim 186, wherein said digital code is positioned on the target packaging.

200. The method of claim 186, wherein said digital imaging device comprises recognition module responsive to the hardware processors configured by machine-readable instructions configured to capture an image of a projectile that has struck the target.

201. The method of claim 200, wherein said recognition module can detect or determine one or more of the following- an actual or estimated trajectory of a projectile;- an actual or estimated depth or path of penetration of a projectile;- an actual or estimated angle of entry of a projectile; or- the position of one or more trajectory rods or projectile markers.

202. The method of claim 201, wherein said digital imaging device comprises an image generation module responsive to the hardware processors configured by machine-readable instructions configured to generate and digitally display one or more of the following:- an actual or estimated trajectory of a projectile with respect to the target or digital overlay;- an actual or estimated depth or path of penetration of a projectile with respect to the target or digital overlay; and- an actual or estimated angle of entry of a projectile with respect to the target or digital overlay.

203. The method of claim 202, wherein when the digital display of the projectile, or a portion thereof, passes through a vital organ or other digitally represented object position of the overlay, the machine-readable instructions generate a numerical or other value for the user.

204. The method of claim 203, wherein when the projectile portion comprises the shaft of an arrow, or the broadhead of an arrow.

205. The method of claim 186, wherein said digital imaging device is linked to a network with a plurality of digital imaging device.

206. The method of claim 202 or 203, wherein said overlay of the projectile in relation to the target overlay is saved and / or transmitted to a second digital imaging device through a network.

207. The method of any claim above, wherein the digital target overlay and / or the overlay of the projectile in relation to the target overlay are generated in real-time.

208. The projectile of any claims above wherein the projectile is selected from: an arrow, a bolt, or a bullet.

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